Ethereal
Ethereal was born out of a passion for adventure and a love for the wild beauty of Alaska and Costa Rica. Founded by Ash, Ethereal emerged from countless remote adventures through wild landscapes with her husband, Brendan. Ethereal’s goal is to create small-group expeditions that combine technical instruction, remote access, and meaningful time in wild places. We also provide retreat-style trips.
Adventure
Ash brings more than a decade of experience in guiding, outdoor education, and backcountry travel to Ethereal Wild. Her professional background spans avalanche education/safety, PSIA coaching, ski guiding, river guiding in up to class V whitewater, video production, teaching yoga, business, and marketing. This diverse experience informs her approach to leading expeditions, teaching technical skills, and managing risk in remote environments.
Beyond guiding, Ash is an active splitboarder, snowmachiner, and private pilot who regularly explores Alaska's backcountry. Her interests extend to mountain biking, kayaking, aviation, snow science, and health. She holds a Wilderness First Responder certification, along with additional training and certifications in avalanche safety, whitewater rescue, aviation, fitness, and wellness.
At Ethereal , adventure is grounded in experience, preparation, and sound decision-making. Our trips combine wilderness exploration with practical education, skill development, and intentional time outdoors. We believe challenging experiences in wild places build confidence, broaden perspectives, and support physical and mental well-being.
Select trips incorporate hands-on workshops led by experienced guides and educators. Visit our Workshop Details page to learn more.
Health at the Forefront
For us health and wellness is about adopting small habits to lengthen and improve your quality of life. Our health and wellness trips typically include movement and yoga, but there will be several elements of your trip that are intentionally crafted around your whole wellbeing.
There may be workshops with guest speakers, educators, and professionals, etc. The Workshop Details page covers all of our health and wellness workshops during the trips.
Other Faces you Might See on Upcoming Trips
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Alli Miles
AMGA Ski Guide
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Hannah McGowan
IFMGA Mountain Guide
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Brendan Wells
Alaskan Guide & Pilot
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Meghan Allsopp
Basecamp Cook & Camp Manager
FAQ
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Every trip operates slightly differently depending on the needs of the course but you can view our general cancellation policy at the bottom of this page. Payment due date will be explicitly stated, and otherwise reach out for custom payment options. We are more than happy to work with you!
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The majority of trips are beginner friendly, unless otherwise stated. While novices are welcome, it’s important to note that outdoor adventure is physical. If you aren’t used to doing any physical activity, you may want to prepare for the trip. We can always chat 1:1 about specifics.
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We provide a gear list for every trip. Just ask if you need it sooner than provided.