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JEREMIAH PETERSON
Jeremiah, or Jer for short, is a passionate hiker who has been exploring the great outdoors since 2019. For him, hiking quickly became not just a hobby, but a way of life. Since then, he's had the pleasure of leading over 100 hikes, guiding fellow adventurers across the stunning landscapes of Mt. Charleston, Red Rock, and a variety of other scenic areas in and around Las Vegas.
Throughout his adventures, Jeremiah has developed a deep love for the natural world and a passion for sharing that with others. Among his many favorites, two of his absolute favorite hikes are Calico Tanks Peak and Kraft Mountain. Each offers its own unique challenges and breathtaking views, making them perfect for both novice and seasoned hikers alike.
When Jeremiah is not on the trails, he loves to spend time with his wife, exploring Lake Mead and the Colorado River by kayak or visiting new places that offer beauty and solace.
As an administrator for Hiking Las Vegas!, Jeremiah is dedicated to fostering a supportive and enthusiastic community where hikers can share their love for the outdoors. He looks forward to hosting beginner to moderate hikes that build confidence and skill, as well as organizing weeknight scrambles during the spring and fall seasons when conditions are perfect. His goal is to create an environment where hikers of all levels can discover new trails, improve their skills, and make lasting memories.
Feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or just to share your hiking experiences. Jeremiah is always eager to connect with fellow adventurers and help them find their next great hike!
KAITLIN BANDY
Kaitlin is a passionate adventurer who has hiked on several continents. Throughout her life, she’s been involved in intense physical activity like motocross, scuba diving, hiking, rock climbing and horseback riding.
In her mid-twenties, Kaitlin began to travel internationally and her enjoyment of hiking turned into a real love. She’s hiked a large portion of the peaks surrounding Las Vegas in Red Rock, Charleston, and Lake Mead as well as extensively in Northern Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Internationally, some of her favorite hikes/backpacks have been the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, Ranibow Mountain (Peru), Volcán Acatenango (Guatemala), The Cedar Forests (Lebanon), and a variety of hikes across the Isle of Skye (Scotland).
When Kaitlin isn’t on the trails, she works as a chef and spends time with her fiancée and pup. She is also an avid reader with book related social media.
As an administrator for HLV! Kaitlin looks forward to hosting beginner to moderate hikes that build confidence and skill in the average hiker. In cooler weather, she looks forward to quick evening scrambles out at Red Rock!
ALICIA SNIPES-TAYLOR
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Alicia has loved the outdoors since she was a little girl. Throughout her life, she's enjoyed exploring through hiking and climbing. Alicia delights in seeing others enjoy the outdoors, often guiding them along. Alicia hopes her knowledge and experience will be beneficial to the hiking community in many ways.
When she's not hiking and climbing, Alicia loves spending time with her people, dance fitness, traveling, adventures, her career, and her faith.
"There's nothing like being on the top of a peak or in the trees on a mountain or hiking in the dark or on the side of a rock or feeling the ground beneath your feet or hearing water moving about or the sounds of nature or the breeze of fresh air or watching the sunset...we're really blessed to have such amazing places nearby on top of all this planet has to offer." - Alicia