Alexis Niedenthal
Expedition Guide
Alexis believes the only difference between an adventure and a catastrophe is the attitude. And with travels from Antarctica to a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, she has the experience to prove it. Alexis trusts in the restorative power of communing with nature and is eager to share her favorite places and passion for exploration with others.
Alexis has a degree in family and consumer sciences from Florida State University and is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, Epinephrine Auto-injector, Leave No Trace Trainer, and in Adult/Child CPR and AED. Before joining UnCruise, Alexis worked as a caretaker, ridgerunner, environmental science educator, outdoor education instructor, and field leader—living out her number one rule when travelling: Don't be afraid to get a little lost sometimes. She’s a big fan of allowing a little wiggle room for the unexpected and unscheduled, because that's often when you create your best memories.
Speaking of travel memories, Alexis’ favorite was in Antarctica with her sister. They took the polar plunge holding hands, running into the surf as fast as they could. When Alexis isn’t on daredevil missions, she stays busy hiking, backpacking, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and—of course—getting stamps in her passport.