“Bad Adventures?”
Yes, Bad Adventures!!
Our name is always a topic of conversation! It’s tongue-in-cheek, impossible to forget, and causes people to do dramatic double-takes.
To be 100% clear: our trips aren’t bad. In fact, we work hard to make them quite good! Check out our reviews. Or, better yet, join an adventure and see for yourself!
Curated Destinations. Adventures of a Lifetime.
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We're Small & Personal
We're Experienced Outdoor Pros
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Don't just sit there!
Life's too short to miss out on adventures. You'll look back and only regret the trips you didn't take. Go bad!
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Our Amazing Guides & Team
We're experienced, personable, and always professional. We're also a lot fun!
Melanie B.
Trip Assistant
Melanie is trained as an engineer, but her true passions lie in the world of conservation and outdoor recreation. She’s an avid surfer and backpacker who has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Melanie loves sharing adventures and cooking the world’s most mouth-watering trail cuisine.
Natalie B.
Trip Assistant
Natalie is an accomplished world traveler who loves long-distance thru-hiking. When not working toward a career as an anesthesiologist assistant, you’ll find her exploring Colorado’s trails and summits. Natalie is passionate about helping adventurers expand their comfort zones.
Katie Klein
Adventure Coordinator & Guide
Katie loves paddling, backpacking, skiing, and canyoneering. She’s always game for a good mountain scramble! While originally from Ohio, Katie loves sharing western adventures with others. She's a Wilderness First Responder.
Sarah K.
Logistics Coordinator & Guide
When not backpacking, kayaking, or mountain biking, you'll find Sarah curled up with a dystopian novel. She loves teaching outdoor skills and introducing people to the trails and rivers she guides. Sarah is a Wilderness First Responder and has AIARE 1 avalanche training.
Chris Nadovich
Guide
When not winter backpacking in the Catskills or paddling Pennsylvania rivers, you’ll find Chris on a bicycle. Among other two-wheeled achievements, he's biked across the USA and is a leader in the world of long-distance endurance cycling. Chris is a passionate outdoor educator who recently retired as professor of electrical engineering. He’s a Wilderness First Responder.
Raina M.
Jr. Guide
Raina thrives on exploring new cultures and finding ways to meaninfully connect and help others. She's an avid world traveler and a Wilderness First Responder.
Ross M.
Trip Assistant
Ross loves trail running, skiing, cycling, and adventure racing. When not facilitating adventures or cooking the world's tastiest bacon, he works as a mechanical engineer. Ross is the mastermind behind the custom trailers and equipment that let us operate our special breed of trips.
Matt Stan
Founder & Guide
Matt is the founder of Bad Adventures. Over the past 15 years, he has led thousands of people on kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and backpacking trips. Matt is a Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Master Educator. He has AIARE 1 avalanche training.
Don't let the pun fool you. These are FANTASTIC ADVENTURES. The guides are some of nicest people you will ever meet. My trips with them are impeccably planned with maximum safety, but also maximum fun. Rest assured that your precious vacation time will be pleasant and enjoyable. Let them give you a fantastic trip and a lasting memory. (Emphasis added.)
—
Steve H.
from Reading, PA
after a
trip
in June, 2019