Shona’s love for adventure and the outdoors began with a childhood spent exploring the foothills of Northern California, inspiring her to earn a B.A. in Outdoor Experiential Education and Environmental Studies at Prescott College. While living in Arizona, she fell in love with the Southwest and honed her skills in rock climbing, whitewater rafting, backpacking, and ecology. Shona has worked as an instructor, guide, teacher, and environmental educator across the U.S. and in Patagonia. She first joined HMI as a summer intern in 2016 and has since returned for many years as part of the Gap faculty. Shona is passionate about experiential education and the personal growth it fosters. In her free time, she enjoys climbing, hiking, cooking, botanizing, and exploring wild places.