ECHO 8: Mike Bevers

The Mission...

The mission of ECHO 8 is to inspire participants in leading the next generation to improve overall health and fitness and to become stewards of the natural world. ECHO 8 programs will provide valuable training and education in nutrition, first aid, exercise science, & outdoor skills in a fun and challenging environment of adventure-learning activities, team-building and leadership exercises, and environmental service projects. Participants will build self-efficacy as they learn and meet the challenges of ECHO 8 programs. We strive to give participants the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to travel and play in the outdoors safely and responsibly. Our hope is that participants will foster a love for the outdoors and develop new interests that will lead them to a healthy and active lifestyle.

What to Know About the ECHO 8 Crew:

ECHO8 has an experienced, knowledgeable, and caring staff with diverse backgrounds in education, business, exercise science, social work, and recreational therapy. The ECHO 8 team has extensive experience working with youth and in the outdoors. Members of our staff have been employed as coaches, teachers, personal trainers, EFY (Especially for Youth) counselors, guides and instructors for Outward Bound and other outdoor programs for youth. A majority of the ECHO8 team are Wilderness First Responders.

Get to know each ECHO 8 Crew Member by reading their bio below:

Friday, June 20, 2008

Mike Bevers

A native of England, Mike Bevers, developed his passion for the outdoors as a member of the scouting movement. He achieved the Queen’s Scout Award and later became a guide for Outward Bound. He has traveled throughout Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Europe, and North America facilitating learning experiences for young people using the outdoors. Mike finds time to train and run marathons, cycles, and enjoys hiking through Utah. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and 21 year-old daughter. Mike is certified in First Aid, CPR, and as a Wilderness First Responder. He also holds a current ropes course certification and has more than 15 years experience in team building and in guiding groups of young people in wilderness areas throughout the world.