Meet Your Adventure Guides
Erin Stewart - Chief Adventurer
Erin Stewart is an experienced adventure guide and the visionary behind Chasing Adventure Travels. She has extensive experience hiking some of the most iconic landscapes, including the US National Parks, Utah, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and beyond.
Driven by a passion for sharing the thrill of exploration, Erin has built a vibrant adventure family that thrives on friendship, community, and unforgettable experiences.
Erin’s dedication to creating safe, fun, and unique journeys allows each traveler to forge meaningful connections, embrace the outdoors, and make memories that last a lifetime.
She shares her hobby farm home in Wisconsin with her husband, 2 dogs, and a plethora of farm animals.
Chef Brent Berrett
If there’s one thing you should know about Brent, it’s that he can turn a lodge kitchen into the happiest, coziest corner of your entire trip.
Owner of adBrenturing and master of all things culinary, Brent brings the perfect blend of comfort, creativity, and comedic timing to every trip. He’s the guy who can plate a meal like a fancy restaurant, crack a joke that has the whole group laughing, and still somehow remember everyone’s dietary quirks without breaking a sweat.
When he’s not sautéing, roasting, or magically appearing with exactly the snack you didn’t know you needed, Brent is keeping the adventure running smoothly, organizing chaos, and making sure everyone feels right at home.
Warm, witty, and always one step ahead of your appetite, Brent is a father of 3 and loves to spend time with them in the outdoors.
Chef Stina Bretl
Stina is a retired school teacher, proud wife, mom of three, grandmother of two, and devoted dog mom. After wrapping up a long, fulfilling career in education, she leaned fully into her lifelong passion for movement and healthy living. What started as simply “staying active” quickly grew into a second calling: she became a certified personal trainer and later a nutritionist.
Today, Stina blends her love of fitness, food, and people by helping others push past their comfort zones, discover new activities, and stay motivated. Her background in teaching shines through in her patient, encouraging style — she loves guiding clients toward balance, confidence, and the joy that comes from taking care of both body and mind. Whether she’s whipping up a nourishing meal, cheering someone through a workout, or exploring new ways to stay active herself, Stina brings energy, heart, and a genuine desire to help others thrive.
Lindsay Giudice
Lindsay is behind-the-scenes helping Erin bring the vision of Chasing Adventure Travels to life through operational support.
A lifelong adventurer, Lindsay took the quote: "Do more of what makes you feel alive" to heart and relocated to the Pacific Northwest where several of America's most iconic peaks sit right outside her window.
When she's not at work as a software strategy consultant, she's likely on a spontaneous adventure with her daughter and husband or cooking something ridiculous.
She joins adventures when she can make it, and loves hearing stories and feedback from your adventures with the team - so don't hesitate to reach out and share your experience!