Our Team
Jim Sumpter - Wilderness Leadership from Soldier to Explorer
Jim Sumpter has over 25 years expedition experience across 4 continents, both leading and guiding in remote and global locales including Africa, Asia, Central America, and South America. Following years of leading and deploying elite Army Recon teams across foreign deployments, Jim embarked on his civilian pursuit of exploration and discovery. He is a Certified Wilderness Instructor for the Professional Association of Wilderness Guides (PAWGI) in South and Central America. Jim also offers numerous military qualifications in combat leadership, advanced warfare, and combat medical training. He is a member of the Explorers Club. Jim is the Co-Founder and Lead Guide of Endeavor Expeditions and has led multiple teams to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Kristi Sumpter - International Yoga Teacher
Kristi Sumpter (E-RYT 500) is a certified Vinyasa yoga instructor with a truly global background.
Following her initial 200-hour certification in Florida, Kristi took her passion for yoga, adventure, and travel internationally for a 300-hour certification in advanced anatomy-based yoga with Yoga Medicine. This Global community of teachers trains in the fusion of science and research with traditional practices and experience. Kristi is the Co-Founder and yoga instructor for Endeavor Expeditions and is a multiple summiteer of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Her additional certifications include SUP Yoga Instructor, BogaFit Master Trainer, and Sound Healer.