Meet Our Session Leaders
You can think of your Events Wild facilitators as coaches, leaders, guides or as we prefer, your life orienteers – helping you find where you are on the map of life, by removing or rearranging all the superfluous stuff. We bring you back to basics so you can focus on what’s already instinctively inside you. Here’s a little more about us.
Erika Klimecky
Hi, I’m the founder of Events Wild. I’m also an explorer, artist, photographer, author, speaker, naturalist, volunteer, athlete, teacher, student, traveler, dreamer, pumpkin-eater. My favorite moments in life happen when nature and people come together for deep, meaningful, shared experiences.
I’ve been called a jane-of-all-trades, a do-er, and a catalyst. In my free time, I study cultures and society, nature and ecology, and love to introduce people to new and different ways of thinking about their lives. I’ve taught photography, art, outdoor courses, travel prep, crafts, culinary arts and many other topics. I believe a community is stronger when we can learn from each other. Let’s go!
Summer Jackson
I’m an overachiever, perfectionist and a comedienne at heart. My head is constantly in the clouds and I enjoy thinking up new adventures; however, prior to joining the Events Wild team I wasn’t great at, or committed to turning my adventurous ideas into a reality. I grew up in the Midwest where learning wilderness survival skills at Woodlake Nature Center were a mandatory part of the curriculum every school year. I was taught at a young age to appreciate nature and to never take my luscious, green parks for granted.
When, adulthood and anxiety got in the way of my carefree spirit, I traded in the excitement and vastness of the outdoors for a 9-to-5 desk-job and the thrill of trying new things was replaced with complacency. My work at Events Wild brings me back to the things I love: connecting people and the outdoors with my zest for life. I’m looking forward to learning and traversing the wilderness with you soon!
Erik Klimecky
Hello! I am a nature enthusiast that loves going on hikes, exploring the outdoors and swimming in it especially. I love cliff diving, river swimming and cold plunges. My recent adventures have included mountaineering, rock climbing and backpacking.
Simply spending time outdoors inspires me to create and gives me new thoughts – I love that! I can’t wait to be able to put these thoughts down on any creative medium, weather it be writing or painting or collage! Currently I am in college and enjoy being an Events Wild Leader as time allows.