Kerry Stendell
Adventure Travel Specialist
Silvertta Ski Tour - Austria and Switzerland
I am a mountain adventurer. I live and play in the mountains of Lake Tahoe, California with my husband and our 2 children.
I bring my experience and passion for exploring the outdoors to adventure travel planning for you!
Experiencing a destination means exploring the outdoors through hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, climbing, skiing, wildlife viewing (the list is endless, isn't it??) and diving into the local culture through food, the people, and the sights.
Travel logistics, especially when traveling as a family, can feel overwhelming; I get it! I have experience planning multi-generational family groups and planning and traveling with my own family.
What I can do for you:
- Understand your interests to create a custom itinerary that speaks to your adventurous spirit. We will work together refining the itinerary till it's just right.
- Take away the feeling of being overwhelmed. With impeccable attention to detail and the care I take with your vacation planning; you'll be able to relax and enjoy the planning process.
- Save you time. Why spend hours on the internet searching when I will do that for you! My first-hand destination knowledge and local contacts can cut through the "noise" of too much information and find just the right experience for you.
- Be your travel advocate. Relax, knowing that I am working for you and what is in YOUR best interests for your dream adventure vacation.
I can create your adventure dream vacation to:
- Alaska
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Norway
- The Alps and Dolomites
- Ski touring and Ski Resort Vacations
- Antarctica
I am dedicated to helping you realize your dream adventure vacation! I am detail-oriented and have years of experience as a project coordinator. I come to adventure travel planning from a background in environmental education with an MS in Natural Resource Management.
My next destination:
I am one of 100 U.S. travel advisors selected to participate in Corroboree West 2019! I'll be traveling to Perth, Western Australia in October for a few days of intense workshops, trainings and learning the latest on adventure travel in Australia. Then I get to go to Australia's island state of Tasmania for a 5 day Wildlife and Wilderness familiarization trip (where I get to experience a trip as a client!) - so, so, so excited!
Find more information and to follow along on my blog, Sense of Adventure, check out www.MountainAdventureTravel.com.
Still on my bucket list:
Wintertime ski touring in Yellowstone
Ningaloo Reef and the Kimberlies, Western Australia
Northern Norway - Orca whale watching, northern lights, and ski touring the Lyngen Alps
Climb Kilimanjaro and Africa safari
My Areas of Expertise
Summit to Sea Skiing in Lofoten Islands, Norway
I had an opportunity to ski in the Lofoten Islands of Norway and what a treat!
The islands are above the arctic circle on the northwest coast of Norway and with help from the temperate waters of the Gulf stream, Lofoten has a milder climate than other places at similar latitude, such... Read more from my Summit to Sea Skiing in Lofoten Islands, Norway story.
My first European Travel
Danielle, I'm so glad you enjoyed your climbing trip and sightseeing in Barcelona! I had fun researching, planning and creating your Barcelona itinerary.
Best Honeymoon Ever!
Thank you! It was a pleasure and just plain fun to plan your honeymoon adventure! So glad you had a fabulous time. Looking forward to helping with your next trip - yay!
Harry Potter and more
Thank you! I'm so glad all of you had such a great time and we were able to fit in all the goodies that you were hoping to see and do while in Europe.
Every Detail Impeccably Taken Care of
Jenny, it was such fun planning your awesome mountain and sailing adventure and I am thrilled that all you had such a great time! Can't wait to plan the next one :)
Such a great trip!
Thank you for the review, Emily! I love solving puzzles and getting the pieces put together to create the best trip that's right for you. It was a pleasure working you! Kerry
Top 10
Thank you, Jane, for the kind review. I really enjoyed working with you and your family. Glad to hear everyone enjoyed their Northern California vacation!
Australia Trip Success!
Thank you again, so much, for all of your help with this great trip. Everything went SO SMOOTHLY!! I really appreciated having the shuttles and ferry tickets all worked out, and the great selection of our hotel and house on Rottnest. :) It was great!