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Welcoming Christina Ward to the BCJ Team

by Keenan Hursh
Working for Backcountry Journeys is truly a joy, and being part of a team that shares a passion for photography, adventure, and the great outdoors is an experience like no other. If you ask anyone here, we have the best team in the business and have created a true sense of community amongst both our employees and guests. Because of this, we’re growing rapidly, constantly adding new trips, welcoming first time guests, and expanding our world-class team of both guides and office staff.

As we embark on this journey of growth, it's this dedicated team that makes it all possible. Each member brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and a shared enthusiasm for creating exceptional experiences for our guests. Today, we are beyond excited to introduce our newest team member, Christina Ward, who joins us with a wealth of knowledge, a love for the outdoors, and a commitment to excellence.


Meet Christina: A Passionate Explorer and Industry Expert

Christina, a New York native, grew up exploring the scenic landscapes of the Adirondacks and the Catskill mountains during her childhood. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Outdoor Education from SUNY Oneonta, where her passion for the outdoors deepened. While at SUNY Oneonta, she dedicated her free time to activities like mountain biking, hiking, and trail crew work.

Upon completing her degree, Christina set her sights on the western United States. In 2013, she took the bold step of relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah, to work with a wilderness therapy company. Her awe-inspiring journey across the country marked the first time she laid eyes on the majestic western mountains, a sight that she will remember forever.

After spending seven years working in various roles within the wilderness therapy company, Christina decided to further her education. She pursued a Master's degree in Psychology, focusing on industrial organization. Her strong interest in organizational dynamics and business development led her to this path of overseeing logistics and customer service. Christina has dedicated a significant portion of her career to the mental health sector, where her primary focus has been helping others, and ensuring that the operational success of various companies were at the utmost quality.

Now, she is thrilled to bring her expertise in operations and logistics to the Backcountry Journeys team, combining her professional acumen with her love for the outdoors. Outside of work, Christina enjoys exploring the breathtaking mountains and deserts of the western states alongside her partner and two dogs. She's an avid reader, yoga enthusiast, and proud caretaker of an impressive collection of houseplants. Her favorite place on earth is Lake Powell, and loves to spend her time there wakeboarding and discovering new slot canyons.



A Heartfelt Welcome to Christina

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Christina Ward. We are confident that her passion for the outdoors, combined with her operational expertise, will contribute significantly to our shared journey of exploration and discovery.

We look forward to the exciting adventures ahead with Christina as part of the Backcountry Journeys team and couldn’t be more excited to have you onboard!




















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 AUTHOR 

Keenan Hursh is a Photographer, visual designer, and creative story teller based out of Bozeman, Montana. He draws inspiration from his frequent excursions into the natural world and always brings his camera along to capture whatever adventures he finds himself in. Keenan is passionate about documenting and sharing fleeting moments from the natural world and focuses primarily on wildlife, landscape, and adventure photography.

When it comes to gear, he primarily shoots digital with his Canon EOS R5 and EOS 6D mark ii but also has several 35mm film cameras that get out every now and then.

At a very young age, Keenan started bringing a camera along on his excursions and immediately fell in love with the art of photography. He started out with his parent’s cheap point and shoot and has continuously improved his craft and gear refining his shooting style and producing more compelling and intriguing images.

Growing up in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, surrounded by mountains and wilderness, Keenan has developed a deep passion for many outdoor activities. When he’s not out on a shoot or using his camera, Keenan enjoys skiing, climbing, hiking, backpacking, cycling, whitewater rafting, and paragliding. If he’s outside, away from the distractions of society and civilization, he’s in his happy place.

Keenan studied Emergent Digital Practices at the University of Denver while minoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Since earning his degree in 2019 he was worked with a wide range of clients, companies, and organizations throughout his career. Apart from photography he specializes in content creation, writing, brand development, and graphic design.

You can view Keenan’s portfolio on his website at www.keenanhurshphoto.com

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"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Journeys Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLC - Copyright 2024
CONTACT US
Monday-Friday
8am to 4pm Mountain Time
928-478-1521
adventure@backcountryjourneys.com

TRIP CATALOG

Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.

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