Kimery Duda's base camp is Austin, Texas, but she’ll be the first to tell you that her home is where her heart is: out in the field. Her passion for adventure was ignited in 1996 when she set out to climb Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico. She was taken under the wing of a Mexican family who exposed her to some of Mexico's most pristine cultural, historical, and natural sanctuaries. Ever since, Kimery has continued to create opportunities for people to experience adventure and education in a sustainable way.
Kimery has traveled extensively throughout Turkey, Turkmenistan, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. For the past 13 years she has professionally guided students, adults, and families in Southeast Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, and many local, state, and national parks in the continental United States.
Kimery’s certifications include Wilderness-EMT, WSI, CPR, Lifeguard, First Aid Instructor, Graduate Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS Instructor Training Class, Volunteer Firefighter, International Trauma Life Support, and Ocean Safety and Management.