Raised in the Northbay, Thom grew up frequenting the woods and trails of MT. Tamalpais, the Marin Headlands, and Point Reyes National Seashore. This helped instill a deep love in Thom for outdoor adventure. Vacations revolved around the National Parks and always included an annual trip to Yosemite. Thom has enjoyed many years of hiking and summiting mountains throughout Yosemite National Park with his favorites being Half-Dome, Mount Dana, the Mist Trail, and Upper Yosemite Falls.
Since graduating from California State University, Chico with a degree in Business Administration, Thom has traveled intensively–hiking and fishing the many famous trout streams in the Western USA and enjoying the history and culture of Italy and Mexico.
When not guiding, he can be found following the hatch in his drift boat, snowboarding, or sampling the fine wines of Napa and Sonoma Valley.