Meet Jack Curran — a big-wall-climbing, doom-metal-marching, breakfast-cooking desert dreamer with a serious passion for sharing the wild with others. 🥾🎨🎸
🌲 How Jack Got Outdoorsy
Jack grew up climbing trees and stomping puddles in rural Texas. 🌳🌧️ After high school, unsure of what came next, he took a NOLS course—and it lit a fire 🔥. That spark led him to a life of guiding, climbing, canoeing, and now… bringing that energy to Yosemite!
👣 Inspired by Mentors
A pivotal Outdoor Educator course with Outward Bound introduced Jack to a powerful combination of teamwork, tenacity, and leadership. “It was built into the foundation of my being,” he says. 💪 His biggest mentor? Morgan—a redheaded Canadian legend with top-tier skills and infinite goofball energy. 🇨🇦❤️
🏕️ Why Jack Loves Guiding
“I love guiding for Lasting Adventures because I get to be my truest, goofiest self,” Jack says. 😄✨ He thrives on sharing his love for nature, helping others grow through wilderness experiences, and watching that transformation unfold.
🐫 Inner Beast?
A Camel. “Hardy, silly, and master chillers.” 🐫 Enough said.
🎶 Trail Vibes
Hiking soundtrack? Doom metal. Jack calls himself “the marching mammoth.” 🎧🐘🤘
🍳 Favorite Trail Meal
Elaborate breakfasts! “It’s a fun and tasty way to embrace the juxtaposition of luxury and wilderness.” Think backcountry breakfast burritos and morning views. 🌄🥓🫓
🏞️ Favorite View in Yosemite
Clouds Rest. 🏔️ From its summit, you can see the vast pluton field of Tuolumne, gargantuan peaks to the east, and even a peek into Yosemite Valley. “A gem perspective,” as Jack puts it. 💎🌁
🎒 What Guests Should Know
Must-bring: An open mind, a positive attitude, and clothes that suit the adventure. 🙌🧥
Must-leave: Flip flops and boomboxes. Trust us. 🚫📻👣
💡 The Impact of Guiding
“Guides offer safety, direction, and fun—but more importantly, we help transfer the magic of the wild into people’s everyday lives.” 🌿
💬 Favorite Guest Moment
A camper once told Jack, “I never realized life could be lived this way.” That one sentence? Unforgettable. 🌠
🧭 Qualities Every Great Guide Needs
Honesty 🤝
Selflessness 💛
Passion 🔥
Whether he’s climbing cliffs, making art, or rocking out to doom metal in the backcountry, Jack brings heart, humor, and soul to every adventure. Welcome back, Jack—we’re stoked to have you! 🤘🫶🌄