Founder John Munz is a licensed NYS Outdoor Guide with decades of experience hiking, trail running, cycling and paddling with his dog while seeking inner peace by communing with nature. John also brings his 20+ years of experience as a lecturer in American History at Hofstra University to the outdoor recreation and education space. 

K-9 Cali is a specially trained Service Dog who has provided John with companionship from summiting all 35 of the 3500’ Catskill Peaks, to the 125 Mile Paumanok Path on Long Island. Cali is equally at home in snow, water, mountain peaks or living room sofas. Cali is excited to bring her 12 years of backcountry experience to the MTK community who want to learn more about how to hike, run & paddle with their dog.