Stephanie Kichler

Originally from the Midwest, Stephanie’s journey has taken her from the cornfields of Indiana to the sandstone canyons of Southern Utah. Her career began in the classroom, teaching environmental science and outdoor education to students in Chicago and New Mexico. Over the years, her work expanded beyond traditional education and into the broader world of community-centered outdoor programs, nonprofit partnerships, and storytelling. She now serves as General Manager of BaseCamp 37°, a women-owned glamping retreat outside Kanab, Utah, where she oversees guest experience, operations, and remote risk management in the high desert.

Stephanie’s approach to leadership is rooted in curiosity, care, and the belief that the outdoors can be a catalyst for growth. She’s worked for organizations like The Cairn Project, Summit Scholarship Foundation, AWExpeditions, and Climbing the Seven Summits—often working behind the scenes to support inclusive programming, amplify underrepresented voices, and craft meaningful narratives that connect people to mission-driven work. Her programmatic expertise and communications background give her a unique ability to bridge vision with action.

Though no longer in a traditional teaching role, Stephanie continues to inspire learning wherever she goes—whether on the trail, around a campfire, or through the written word. She believes outdoor spaces offer more than just beauty; they offer opportunities to reflect, connect, and reimagine what’s possible. When she’s not fielding expedition logistics or writing copy, you can find her hiking, backpacking, or paddling through some of the Colorado Plateau’s most remote corners—or occasionally scuba diving in tropical places, to mix things up.