The Nature of the Hive

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. Peak Adventures trip leaders Helen Lester and Juan Garcia sit down with hosts Esmeralda Garcia and Jose Leon. They talk about their first steps into the world of rock climbing, their most memorable climbing trips and what it’s like introducing people to such an enigmatic sport. 

Peak Adventures is Sac State’s outdoor adventure program. The program hosts trips, events and operates Sac State’s bike shop. 

Host Esmeralda Garcia and her guest recreation, parks and tourism administration professor David Rolloff dive into what it’s like to work for public lands, job opportunities within recreation management and nature accessibility in this episode of The Nature of the Hive. 

Hosts Esmeralda Garcia and Eli Keller sit down with Professor Jael Young to discuss the healing power of the outdoors, technology and how socializing in nature might be the ultimate cure to Gen Z loneliness. 

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. Peak Adventures’ director Valerie Regner and outdoor adventure manager Kendal Willenbrock discuss the history of Peak Adventures, what they do at the program and how to get started going on your very own outdoor adventures!