Charlie O. grew up in Detroit before discovering her love for the outdoors in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while studying at Northern Michigan University. Guiding sea kayak trips at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and co-leading ice climbing adventures sparked her passion for sharing nature and advocating for the lands she loves. Now in Alaska, Charlie channels her passion for the outdoors into guiding, inspiring guests to notice the beauty around them and reminding them that adventure is as much about curiosity and wonder as it is about distance traveled.