Her inspiring journey into wilderness rescue and outdoor exploration and balancing rescue work with family life and recalls intense experiences, including her first wilderness rescue and a recent bear encounter while hiking with her kids in Canada, Bright
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Brighton Peachey is a wilderness enthusiast and rescue professional who discovered her passion for the outdoors in high school after moving to Utah. Initially drawn to indoor rock climbing, she expanded her love for adventure by exploring hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking in college, where she also pursued a degree in wilderness rescue. Brighton gained practical experience through search and rescue courses and went on to join the Salt Lake County Search and Rescue team. Balancing family life with rescue work, she has been involved in intense rescue operations, including swift water rescues and helicopter evacuations. After relocating to Maine and stepping back from active rescue, Brighton has focused on building her social media presence, sharing outdoor tips and adventures to inspire families to explore nature together.
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