How We Got Here.
It Started on the Mountain
After nearly a decade guiding people up Mt. Shasta, Mikey Bell kept seeing the same thing. It wasn't desire that stopped people short of the summit. It was preparation.
Bridging the Gap
Outdoor Adventure Training launched in 2021 to make mountain readiness accessible from anywhere. Science-based programs designed for adventures, not the gym.
“In 2016, I was diagnosed with epilepsy after a grand mal seizure. While it significantly altered the course of my life, I refused to let it be the end of my story.”
Mikey Bell · FounderA Label Isn't a Limit.
Your age. An injury. A diagnosis. Whatever label you've been given, it doesn't determine what you're capable of in the outdoors.
More Than Fitness
OAT has grown into a global community of hikers, trekkers, skiers, and mountaineers. With monthly Zoom calls and an in-app message board, you're never training alone.
Who We Train With.
You've been on enough adventures to know what showing up unprepared feels like.
You want to feel strong and capable in the mountains without chronic pain holding you back, to say yes with confidence in your fitness, and to enjoy your adventures instead of enduring them.
You're not just training for one trip, you're training for a lifetime of them.
We're here to help you keep doing what you love.
The People Behind OAT.
Certified trainers, guides, and advisors as passionate about adventure as you are.
- Master's of Outdoor Adventure & Expedition Leadership
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
- Professional Mountain Guide
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Certified Plant-Based Sports Nutrition Coach
- Associate's Degree in Health
With over a decade of experience as a NASM-certified personal trainer and professional mountain guide on Mt. Shasta, Mikey blends his fitness expertise with firsthand knowledge from the field. His mission is to help others unlock their full potential in the outdoors, and live healthier, more adventurous lives.
When he's not building programs or coaching, you can usually find him on the side of a mountain or camped beside an alpine lake.
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Leads OAT's Digital Strategy & Brand Content
- 3+ Years in Digital Marketing for Outdoor Brands
- Plant-Based Athlete
Emily joined the team in 2023. With a background in digital marketing and a passion for outdoor fitness, she leads OAT's digital strategy and content.
Her own ACL reconstruction in 2024 and the recovery that followed sparked a desire to help others navigate setbacks, rebuild trust in their bodies, and return to the activities they love. That ultimately led to her becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and creating the KneeHab program.
When she's not getting after it in the mountains, Emily loves painting the landscapes she explores and whipping up plant-based desserts.
- Former Team Physician, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team
- Chief of Surgery, Asante Ashland Community Hospital (2021–2024)
- Medical Site Director, Asante Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
- Fellowship Director, Taos Orthopaedic Institute
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
Dr. John "Jeb" Reid is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and former Team Physician for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, bringing over two decades of experience in sports medicine and alpine athlete care. As OAT's Medical Advisor, he provides ongoing insight into program design and injury prevention, ensuring every training phase aligns with current orthopedic and sports science research.
When OAT works with athletes recovering from injury, Jeb helps our coaching team tailor safe, effective return-to-performance strategies, adding a layer of medical precision to OAT's evidence-based approach.
Outside the clinic, Jeb is a lifelong skier who's explored mountain ranges around the world, and a husband and father of two who embodies the same balance of performance and longevity that OAT stands for.
- Certified Brand Specialist, Level C
- BS in Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Certified Brand Strategist
- Disruptive Business Strategy (Harvard Business School)
- AI for Business Mini-MBA
An award-winning marketing leader and brand strategy expert, Jared helps simplify complex business challenges and build clear strategies for growth. He brings deep experience accelerating companies through pivotal moments in their life cycles, and a knack for driving market visibility and sustainable success. Creative by nature and analytically curious, he's passionate about leading mission companies, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic change that delivers measurable impact.
A Global Community
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We are real people and we actually reply. If you don't hear back within a day or two, we're probably off the grid on an adventure. We'll get back to you as soon as we're back in the office.