Our mission is to empower everyone to adventure well.
From the backyard to the backcountry, we believe in the joy of exploration. The freedom to adventure well lies in preparation and remote self-sufficiency, helping to save lives and mitigate injuries when unforeseen circumstances arise.
We’re here to offer the best and most comprehensive set of skills, tools, and resources available for responding to medical and rescue emergencies in the most challenging environments.
Our commitment extends beyond traditional guiding services; from basic outdoor skills to advanced medical preparedness, we strive to educate and inspire a diverse community of adventurers.
At BMG, we're more than just guides—we're your partners in adventure and resilience.
Board of Directors:
Tara DeZao heads a Fortune 50 in-house creative agency leading a team of design professionals, writers and project managers. She has cultivated a successful career in the marketing departments of both startups and leading enterprise technology companies. She holds a BA from the University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. DeZao serves on the Board of Directors for the Design Thinking program at the Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College.
Outside of in-house agency life, she writes for a variety of publications. She enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her wife and son and a good, strong cup of coffee. Her work can be seen at www.taradezao.com.
Brandon Watts is the founder of Freehub Media, a company dedicated to sharing stories of outdoor culture through their magazines, films and online media. Driven by his love and passion for the natural world, you can typically find Brandon playing in the mountains with his amazing wife and vocal hound dog.
Nancy Arnot Taussig has been at Save the Children for more than 16 years. She established the Foundations and Trusts unit in 1996, which now has 7 staff members and generates more than $25 million in annual revenue and an active project portfolio of $75 Million. She is also currently the acting Vice President of Resource Development, overseeing more than 100 staff and annual revenue of more than $160 million. Previously, she managed the Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyFoundation with charitable and grant donations of $30 million, primarily in the medical research area. She also has more than 10 years of experience in healthcare public relations and formerly was also a registered nurse. Nancy holds a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from The Catholic University of America.
Dan Petrzelka is a BMG alumni turned board member with a track record of success in both creative leadership and business development within globally recognized brands, He brings a unique blend of creative vision and strategic thinking to the table.
