Tom has been leading people into the Victorian wilderness for over a decade, with a particular obsession with the Grampians that shows no sign of fading. A former park ranger and competitive trail runner, he founded Yonder in 2018 with a simple belief that small groups and expert guidance make for better adventures. When he's not on tour he's usually scouting new routes or overcooking something on a camp stove.

Jake is the reason everything runs on time, the gear is always where it needs to be, and nobody has ever been left at a trailhead. Behind the scenes he manages logistics, equipment, and tour scheduling with a calm efficiency that the rest of the team relies on heavily. He's also a quietly excellent kayaker who occasionally reminds the guides who the better paddler is.

Priya grew up in the foothills of the High Country and has spent the better part of fifteen years exploring every ridgeline and river crossing in the region. She holds a Wilderness First Responder certification and a reputation for camp dinners that guests talk about long after the trip is over. Priya leads all of our alpine trekking tours from late spring through autumn.