Our Mission

Wild Spirit Recreation provides exceptional recreational experiences spreading inspiration, sustainable environmental ethics and education through exploration of our local outdoor resources.

Meet the Team

Co-founders and Guides!

Co-founder + Guide

Maddy Barton

Meet Maddy co-founder of Wild Spirit Recreation! 🌞 Maddy is an outdoor enthusiast who loves sharing her knowledge and love for the outdoor world. Maddy hobbies include hiking, running, body boarding and spending time with her pup. She is so excited to share her love for the outdoors with you. Adventure awaits!

Co-founder + Guide

Amber Veselka

Meet Amber, co-founder of Wild Spirit Recreation 🫶🏽! Amber is an adventurer and is passionate about nature with an unending desire to learn and discover more and share this with others 🐝. She spends her free time hiking, biking, paddling, gardening, skiing, snowshoeing. As a health and wellness coach she helps others create and maintain healthy and positive lifestyle changes. Adventures

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Our Values

Our core values at Wild Spirit Recreation are education, the environment, community, and sustainability. These overarching themes shape our program structure giving you the chance to experience the outdoor world in an ethical and meaningful way.

Certifications and Trainings

Wild Spirit Recreation co-founders and guides are certified and trained to provide you a high quality experience!

B.S. in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration
UC California Naturalists course Instructors
UC Climate Stewards course Instructors
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors
Project Learning Tree Certified
Project WILD Certified
Project Flying WILD Certified
Project Aquatic WILD Certified
Wilderness First Responders / CPR certified
Sierra Rescue River Rescue Certified