About STEVE

I am an adventure travel leader who develops and leads trips on behalf of the Appalachian Mountain Club, a Boston-based outdoor recreation organization with ~100,000 members. Since 2011 I have planned over 40 unique hiking/trekking-oriented Adventure Travel trips to such destinations the Haute Route (from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland), the Alta Via I and II through the Italian Dolomites, the Via Alpina across Switzerland, Patagonia, Austria, Alsace, Corsica, etc. I am past-chair of the AMC’s Adventure Travel program. For a more complete recounting of how my interest in adventure travel began and developed click here.

Most of my trips take place in Europe and are hiking and/or trekking oriented. Living in Germany and Switzerland for four years helped me achieve fluency in both French and German. In addition to leading trips I am passionate about travel photography. I try to capture the beauty and uniqueness of the many places I visit. My current camera is an Fuji XT-5.

If you want to join me on one of my upcoming trips, please visit the contact page. Here are a few direct quotes from participants on recent trips:

  • “Steve has a quiet confidence about his leadership. One feels very confident that Steve has everything in control, and if something happens he will be able to handle any type of situation”

  • “NO ONE in my mind could possibly be better as a leader than Steve, especially in Europe!”

  • “Steve is the best leader I have traveled with in 30 years of overseas adventures. His planning and people skills are exceptional. His ability to modify the trip (as the weather dictated on this trip for one day) was top-drawer. His collaboration with the co-leader showed appropriate deference, consideration and diplomatic leadership, as well as excellent role modeling”

  • “have taken trips with Steve before--outstanding leadership and route finding skills.”

  • “Steve is not only a great leader to guide the hikers, but also has tremendous knowledge about Switzerland landscape, food, and culture”

  • “4th adventure travel trek with Steve. First class preparation, good leadership. Always has a Plan B ready when trail or weather conditions change”

  • “Steve is also an exceptional leader and one who I value and admire. He is well traveled and so comfortable with logistics and plans. He also is flexible and puts out options and let’s everyone make their decision. They both encourage the group and moving around to meet others which adds so much to the trip - I have made such good friends over the years from the trips. Steve also does a lot of homework to make sure the next day plan will work and finds options if they appear to be iffy. He is good to teach local customs and culture particularly with dining and general travel. I really enjoy Steve and all his knowledge and appreciate his guidance and leadership”