John is the creative force behind Tmber. He has studied geology, design, and writing.
Welcome to Tmber
OUR STORY
We've got that old pioneering spirit up here in the mighty Northwest. Give us a good pack and two months provisions and we're off. Heck, make it three months. We'll roll up our sleeves, tighten our boot straps, and make it happen.
Well, that's the idea at least. Truth is, we all live pretty busy lives, and getting outside for fun requires a hefty effort that can sometimes be more of a burden than it's worth. Here at Tmber, we get that. In fact, it's the foundation we stand on.
Last summer, after a botched attempt at a trail, Brian wondered aloud how we could make it easier for people to connect with their next adventure. To simplify the process of finding a trail so that more time could be spent actually enjoying the trail.
With that idea in mind, we started Tmber. And that's what this site is all about: helping people discover the adventure that's right for them, in their allotted time frame and at their current skill level.
See you out there.
Who we are
John Escher
Brian Franey
The visionary of the project, Brian is a blue collar outdoor enthusiast in Seattle with a full plate in life.
Nina Franey
Nina keeps everything on the up and up behind the scenes. She's an architect, teacher, and lover of the Northwest.
Angela Classen
Angela is a nurse and ultrarunner in Seattle.
Lindsey Escher
Lindsey loves anything outdoors. Especially gardening.
Curtis Romjue
Curtis is the frontman for the Seattle-based nonprofit band Jubilee.
Joel Parris
Joel's garage in Portland has more gear in it than a sporting goods store.
Jonathan Phillips
Jonathan runs an organic farm for veterans in Woodinville, WA.
JJ Nelson
JJ is a filmmaker, surfer, and climber based in Seattle.
Brian Classen
Brian works in the outdoor industry. He is an avid alpinist.
Daniel Escher
Daniel is receiving his doctorate in sociology. He loves Seattle.
Allen Wahl
Allen is a Seattle-based iron worker who loves climbing mountains.
Mary Meadows
Mary is an international education consultant with a thirst for waterfalls.
Tim Nygard
Tim is publicly certified as a trail powerhouse and an accountant.
Kaitlyn Goodeve
Kaitlyn is an illustrator, designer, and new mom in Issaquah, WA.
Mariel Weed
Mariel is the teacher you wish you had as a kid. She calls Pasco home.
Evan Gross
Evan is a nurse by trade and a musician by heart. He's darn good at both.
Zach Hartman
Zach helps young people make good choices. He loves being outdoors.
Peter Wilson
Peter is a teacher, writer, and cyclist in Seattle. He cross-trains by hiking.
Kevin Neill
Kevin works in the nonprofit sector. He just ran his first marathon.
Andrew Waldum
Andrew is an MBA grad and the director of an animal hospital in Bothell.
Chris Berry
Chris loves to explore, whether that be on a remote mountain peak or at a happy hour in Ballard.
Mike Iem
Mike is a Seattle Mountaineer, marketing guru, and one heck of a pasta chef.
Jake Stark
Jake loves to read, write, and study literature. He calls Seattle home.
