Kevin Loney was introduced to backpacking over twenty years ago with a simple down-and-back trip to the Grand Canyon. However, he caught "the bug”, and hasn’t stopped trekking ever since. He enjoys exploring his southeastern backyard, and can often be found cruising the Smoky Mountains, The Appalachian Trail and the Shenandoah area. He enjoys mixing his love for traveling with his passion for backpacking. Kevin has led several private trekking trips to the Na Pali Coast, Costa Rica, South Africa and Mt Orizaba. Kevin also enjoys sharing the outdoors and his passion with others. Last year Kevin co-led a club trip to explore the John Muir Wilderness - Seven Gables and Bear Lakes Basin.