About Us

Kris is an outdoor enthusiast, triathlete, event planner, and a true adventurist at heart! Right after college she headed to Colorado to follow her dreams of working at a ski resort, and continued to fall in love with anything and everything outdoors: hiking, biking, skiing, ice climbing—you name it she tried it!

In 2002, she put everything she owned in storage and hit the road, spending the next 12 years traveling the world while caddying on the Nationwide Tour/PGA Tour, and being the Tour Director for the APT Men’s Golf Tour. Her weeks off were spent exploring and finding adventures anywhere she could, including rock climbing in Rio, surfing in Chili, scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, and backpacking in New Zealand.

She also enjoys trail running and competing in triathlons, finishing 6 Ironman Triathlons, 2 Extreme Triathlons, and a Double Ironman so far! She absolutely loves the water and never misses a chance for a swim, including once completing a 10-mile swim race.

Recently, she has realized her love of organizing adventures for others after planning trips to Alaska, Iceland, Montana, and Tahiti for groups of friends. Some of these friends then introduced her to Diane with Fit 4 Adventure and now she is excited to be planning and guiding trips as part of the F4A team.

In 2018, she married David Corbett, a 5th generation rancher and she now lives on a working cattle ranch in Texas. She enjoys being a loving dog mom to Divot, a 6 year old Vizsla. She manages the local pool and teaches swim lessons during the summer and is both a lifeguard instructor and certified CPR instructor. While she is a little more settled now, she never misses the chance to travel and never says no to an adventure!

Nick thrives on adventure and loves meeting new people and exploring new places. What started with family trips to England, France, and Canada (and a childhood obsession with Australia) led to a Semester Abroad in Sydney followed by a 3-year trip around the world. He spent a year living in New Zealand, 6 months backpacking through Southeast Asia, China and Nepal, a year in Australia and 4 months traveling through 11 countries in Africa. Talk about ‘adventure’- it. was. EPIC.

Broadening his experience with extended trips through South America and Europe, his interest in exploring and adventure set him on a path toward the Adventure Travel industry.

Nick met Joe in 2018 while working at REI in St. Louis and got involved with F4A soon after. Since then, he has guided such trips as Patagonia, Alaska, the Tour du Mont Blanc, Costa Rica, Mallorca (hiking), the Grand Canyon, Grenada (scuba), Switzerland- to name just a few… Along with his role at F4A, he also enjoys writing articles for a local outdoor/adventure magazine.

Nick’s affinity for adventure is rivaled only by his enthusiasm for encouraging and empowering others to get out of their comfort zones and pursue their own adventures. Sharing incredible experiences in epic places with awesome people is what he’s all about. He knows he is very fortunate to wake up every morning and get to do his Dream Job!

Diane has always been a fitness/health buff, outdoor enthusiast and wanderer. Even back-in-the-day when she was a hotel industry accountant, active vacations were a top priority- she was often taking off work without pay to go somewhere.

Staying in shape kept the door open for many adventures, including running marathons, scuba diving, hiking, cycling, rock climbing, canyoneering, camping, rafting, canoeing, kayaking and horseback riding.

Finding herself as the “organizer” for many active vacations for her and her friends, Diane dreamed of starting her own business- in the Fall of 2000, she launched Golden Adventures (now Fit 4 Adventure) full-time!

In 2022, Diane made the mountains of Colorado her home and passed the Fit 4 Adventure torch to Joe, Kris and Nick. Retirement hasn’t stopped her from adventuring- Diane still takes active vacations and guides a few Fit 4 Adventure trips every year.

Fit 4 Adventure was built on Diane’s simple-yet-brilliantly genuine philosophy- plan an epic adventure and invite people along as if it were a group of your best friends. It truly is the best job ever!!

Never stop exploring. There is a whole world of adventures out there waiting for you. Let’s go somewhere!

Since 2009, when Joe first came along on a F4A hiking trip at Big Bend National Park, he has contributed to, and created, many exciting adventures for our guests as our Senior Guide. Some examples: hiking in Washington State, Utah and Alaska; winter powder play in Colorado; trekking through the Alps in France; exploring in Iceland and Mallorca…and more to come!

As an Adventure Guide, Joe is easy-going and adaptable - always looking for the most unique and unexpected experiences.  Meanwhile,he stays well attuned to safety and satisfaction of those he travels with.  In addition to the regular trips, Joe can create and host private, customized trips for your family or group.

In his less-senior years, Joe worked in advertising, then home building and finally commercial construction.  His more adventuresome post-career path started in 2008 when he was the hike leader in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program in North Texas and got connected with Diane and F4A.  In 2011, he relocated to Seattle where he managed fundraising summit climbs on Mt. Rainier for the American Lung Association, while also working as a city tour guide and starting to lead more F4A trips.  Joe now lives in St. Louis where he has picked up yet another side hustle at the local REI Co-op.  As a sales specialist at REI, he enjoys expanding his gear knowledge and sharing travel experiences with customers.‍

Favorite adventure sports: Hiking, trekking, skiing, snow shoeing, camping, cycling and paddling.

‍Certifications: NOLS WMI Wilderness First Aid; Licensed Commercial Bus Driver.  

‍Fun fact: Only clean-shaven male guide in the outdoor adventure industry!

Marie is an outdoor enthusiast who feels most stimulated exploring places on foot, be it an urban foodscape or on a new long-distance trail with a fully loaded pack. With a special affection for South America, Marie has pursued notable treks in the southern hemisphere including the W Trek in Chile and the Salkantay Trek, Ausangate Circuit, and Inca Trail in Peru. Other memorable trips include solo-hiking the Spanish Pyrenees on the GR11, horse-packing in the Absarokas with NOLS and tackling the mountains of North Carolina on the unfinished Mountains-to-Sea trail. She is first and foremost a hiker and yogi but is eager to continue to expand her repertoire through new interests including fly-fishing, rock climbing and high-elevation mountaineering.

Marie has led trips to Patagonia, Peru, Guatemala, Mt. Blanc, Mallorca, Alaska, Iceland, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion.

She is a certified NOLS Wilderness First Responder.

Currently based in Dallas, you can usually find Marie camping with her dog Rosey in her time off.

Kristin is a 500-hour RYT Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Advanced Medical Thai Masseuse and Reiki Guide.

Before traveling the world while getting certified as an instructor in yoga, meditation, Thai massage and reiki, she had a corporate career that saw her planning and executing corporate hospitality programs at some of the large stand most eclectic events around the globe. From the Olympic Games in London and Russia to the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee and dozens of locations in-between, the unique experience is what she sought for each of the thousands of guests that were under her care. Creating, planning and executing experiences has been at her core ever since.

The desire to mix culture with passion and tie in wellness and a dose of fun has made adventures to locations in and out of the United States a mainstay on so many people’s calendars.

From spiritually connecting in Bali and India to working with elephants in Thailand to hiking the Inca Trail in Peru to wine and cheese in Italy; her travel, coupled with her vast experience makes Fit 4 Adventure a natural fit.

Trips to Costa Rica, Santa Fe, and Tulum, are just some of the many adventures on tap to couple some of the best places on earth with spiritual and physical activities that will engage the body, mind and soul.

Jason loves being on the trail. When he is not planning the next adventure, he is thinking about it! Jason has a special affinity for the mountains and the wildlife often found in rugged places. His favorite destinations include Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, Yosemite and Acadia- among many others. He has spent a lot of time in National Parks and enjoys sharing all these places and experiences with others.

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Jason’s job in insurance took him all over the country. While on 'work trips', he would regularly plan to extend those trips in order to explore the area and get out into the backcountry whenever possible. Jason is a sports fan too. He grew up playing sports, even playing basketball in college. He keeps busy officiating and coaching basketball. He is always keeping up with his favorite teams which are the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Broncos and St Louis Blues.

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Jason is very fortunate to be married to his wife Denise for 25 years now. He also has 2 incredible kids in college who are always up for an adventure, Cade (23, University of Missouri) and Avery (20, University of Arkansas).

Jason grew up in the heart of Texas but now lives in St Louis.

Kristin is a proud native of St. Louis, but her journey has taken her across the globe. From painting sets for the Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico to selling wine on a vineyard in Waiheke Island, New Zealand, and even helping build Universal Studios’ Nintendo Land in Osaka, Japan, Kristin’s adventures are as diverse as they are exciting.

Kristin’s love for new places, cultures, and experiences keeps her constantly on the move, always seeking her next adventure—whether through food, geography, or unique encounters. She’s passionate about blending travel with physical activity, whether it’s trekking in Peru, kayaking in Vietnam, or biking the Katy Trail (which she completed in 2017!). When she’s not globe-trotting for work, you might find her practicing yoga, climbing at a local gym, or kayaking, biking, or hiking in the St. Louis area.

In 2020, Kristin became a certified professional coach, bringing mindfulness, grounding, and appreciation to every new project. Her diverse experiences and deep curiosity fuel her passion for guiding, allowing her to share the world’s wonders in a personal, adventurous way. Kristin’s tours are about embracing the journey—and maybe even discovering the next adventure along the way.

Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dustin’s love for the outdoors began as a teen when he discovered snowboarding, becoming an instructor to support his passion. He soon followed the snowmelt downstream to the river, discovering whitewater rafting and sparking his career as a guide. Since then, Dustin has moved out past the Rockies to lead countless excursions across the U.S. and internationally, guiding adventurers through National Parks, down rivers, and in remote backcountry areas.

As a steward of the outdoors, Dustin is committed to conservation and sustainable tourism, creating educational experiences that inspire responsible recreation. Whether on the river, in the mountains, or on the trails, guiding gives Dustin the opportunity to share the beauty and thrill of the wilderness, connecting others with nature and uncovering a life-long appreciation for its wonders.

Certified as a Wilderness First Responder, ACA Whitewater Kayak Instructor, PADI Rescue Diver, and Snowboard Instructor, Dustin brings his expertise and excitement to every adventure. When not guiding, he can be found cooking up his own next great expedition- no matter the activity.