Our Team
Untamed Tribe is built by operators who do the work.
Our team is composed of guides, instructors, and field operators with years of experience in demanding environments—mountains, jungles, oceans, and remote terrain where decisions carry consequence and experience determines outcome.
We do not use spectators.
We develop leaders through direct exposure and execution.
Our Philosophy
We operate with intent. Every decision is guided by three principles:
Competence over ego
Skill, preparation, and judgment take priority over perception.
Safety without compromise
Standards are enforced. Risk is managed, not ignored.
Growth through controlled challenge
Capability is built through exposure to difficulty, not avoidance of it.
Who You’ll Be Guided By
Our guides are selected, not hired seasonally.
- Expedition leaders with sustained field experience
- Certified instructors across mountaineering, diving, navigation, and wilderness medicine
- Military veterans and search & rescue professionals
- Outdoor educators and technical specialists
Each is trained to:
- Lead small teams under pressure
- Manage risk in dynamic environments
- Deliver structured, outcome-driven experiences
More Than Guides
Operations & Logistics
Route design, permits, contingency planning, and real-time decision support.
Training & Curriculum
Progressive systems that prepare participants before and during field exposure.
Partnerships & Local Expertise
Vetted regional operators and long-term relationships in each environment.
Our Commitment
You are not purchasing a trip.
You are entering a structured system designed to build capability.
We assess where you are.
We apply the appropriate level of challenge.
We move you forward.
The Standard
You do not need prior experience to begin.
- Commitment
- Accountability
- Willingness to operate outside comfort
Access to advanced environments is earned through preparation or demonstrated capability.
Derek Morris
Founder and Expedition Leader
Derek Morris is the founder of Untamed Tribe and an expedition leader with a background rooted in military service, wilderness operations, and global field experience. As an Army combat veteran and former infantryman in Alaska, he developed expertise in wilderness survival, land navigation, cold-weather operations, and leadership in demanding environments.
Over the years, his experience expanded through international training, offshore sailing, scuba diving, expedition planning, and work across remote environments throughout the world.
Known for his calm leadership style and mentorship-focused approach, Derek believes meaningful growth comes through challenge, preparation, and real-world experience. Whether leading expeditions, teaching technical skills, or developing future guides, he focuses on helping people build lasting confidence, resilience, sound judgment, and genuine capability.
Adam Petrie
Expedition Guide • Botany Specialist
Adam is a United States Air Force veteran with a field-driven understanding of natural systems and how they function under real conditions. What began as a personal interest in plant identification evolved into a deep study of ecosystems, species interaction, and land-based awareness.
Known for his energetic teaching style and detail-oriented approach, Adam focuses on helping people slow down, observe carefully, and develop a deeper understanding of the environments they move through.
His instruction includes a combination of field identification, ecological context, terrain interpretation, and practical application to help participants build confidence and awareness in the outdoors.
Sam Johnson
Expedition Guide • Sailing, Diving & Cave Exploration Specialist
Sam is an expedition guide with experience across maritime, underwater, and subsurface environments where awareness, adaptability, and sound decision-making are essential.
Her background in offshore sailing, diving, and cave exploration developed a strong foundation in navigation, dive planning, risk management, and operating calmly under pressure in complex environments.
Known for her fun, direct, and supportive teaching style, Sam combines technical competence with a kind and quietly quirky personality that helps people feel comfortable and capable in unfamiliar settings.
Bryce Mastin
Expedition Guide • Huntsman and Head Marksmanship Instructor
Bryce is a retired combat infantry veteran with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. Raised in the Northwoods of Minnesota, he developed a deep connection to the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and years spent learning terrain, wildlife behavior, and fieldcraft.
His military background reinforced disciplined decision-making, accountability, and the ability to operate effectively in demanding environments.
Known for his direct, grounded teaching style, Bryce balances serious fieldcraft with a natural jokester personality and a talent for storytelling that helps put people at ease and build strong connections in camp and in the field.