Our Mission and Team
Our mission is to enrich the lives of our guests by providing an adventurous, educational and rejuvenating Santa Fe vacation experience. Santa Fe Mountain Adventures was launched to enhance the experience of group and leisure travelers who visit the Santa Fe area while also attracting new adventure travelers to northern New Mexico.
Santa Fe Mountain Adventures is managed by experienced staff, adventure leaders and an advisory board of tourism, destination management, hospitality, experiential education, personal development and marketing experts. The Santa Fe Mountain Adventures program is developed in partnership with Outside, America's leading active lifestyle magazine. Outside, which is headquartered in Santa Fe and has a strong connection to northern New Mexico, shares our vision for adventurous travel that fuels a healthy lifestyle.
Owen Perillo is the founding owner of Santa Fe Mountain Adventures LLC. He is a graduate of Cornell University and was a former Leadership Partner at Accenture, a publicly held consulting and outsourcing company. At Accenture, Owen led a global advanced technologies group, serving clients that included several start-ups as well as Fortune 500 companies in the travel services, transportation and consumer products industries. His strong project management skills help ensure the success of large, complex programs at SFMA.
He retired early from Accenture, in 2002, to spend more time with his family and to pursue a second career aligned with his passions of outdoor adventure, destination management, health and fitness. Since then, Owen has studied Exercise Physiology and Outdoor Education, and is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Health Fitness Instructor. Owen is also certified in Wilderness First Aid. His hobbies include hiking, running, biking, skiing, triathlons and travel. He has climbed many fourteeners in Colorado,summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2007 and trekked to Macchu Pichu in 2012.
Owen is a member of the Board of Directors for the Santa Fe Mountain Center, a non-profit organization that uses experiential adventure programs to promote personal discovery and social change for at-risk youth, families and groups.
Kerry Helke joined Santa Fe Mountain Adventures in 2011 as the Program Coordinator and was recently promoted to become our Adventure Director. Kerry enjoys working with our clients to create unique and fun programs that show-off the amazing city and surrounding areas of Santa Fe.
Prior to coming to Santa Fe Mountain Adventures, Kerry worked as the Outreach Specialist for REI and as an independent contractor helping plan events and coordinate volunteer efforts for numerous non-profits. Kerry has been working as an event planner for over twelve years and has had the great fortune to organize many amazing events involving business moguls, celebrities and cool venues. Since moving to Santa Fe eight years ago, Kerry has also immersed herself into fitness and the outdoors, becoming a certified Fitness Trainer, Red Cross Instructor and Outdoor Recreation Instructor. Kerry is very involved in the Trails Alliance of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society. She works hard to promote and gain new trail access as well as volunteering throughout the year on trail maintenance.
Kerry lives in Santa Fe with her husband and her two shelter dogs. She loves to be active and enjoys being outdoors year-round hiking, running, cycling, mountain biking, backpacking, skiing or snowshoeing.
Santa Fe Mountain Adventures is managed by experienced staff, adventure leaders and an advisory board of tourism, destination management, hospitality, experiential education, personal development and marketing experts. The Santa Fe Mountain Adventures program is developed in partnership with Outside, America's leading active lifestyle magazine. Outside, which is headquartered in Santa Fe and has a strong connection to northern New Mexico, shares our vision for adventurous travel that fuels a healthy lifestyle.
He retired early from Accenture, in 2002, to spend more time with his family and to pursue a second career aligned with his passions of outdoor adventure, destination management, health and fitness. Since then, Owen has studied Exercise Physiology and Outdoor Education, and is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Health Fitness Instructor. Owen is also certified in Wilderness First Aid. His hobbies include hiking, running, biking, skiing, triathlons and travel. He has climbed many fourteeners in Colorado,summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2007 and trekked to Macchu Pichu in 2012.
Owen is a member of the Board of Directors for the Santa Fe Mountain Center, a non-profit organization that uses experiential adventure programs to promote personal discovery and social change for at-risk youth, families and groups.
Prior to coming to Santa Fe Mountain Adventures, Kerry worked as the Outreach Specialist for REI and as an independent contractor helping plan events and coordinate volunteer efforts for numerous non-profits. Kerry has been working as an event planner for over twelve years and has had the great fortune to organize many amazing events involving business moguls, celebrities and cool venues. Since moving to Santa Fe eight years ago, Kerry has also immersed herself into fitness and the outdoors, becoming a certified Fitness Trainer, Red Cross Instructor and Outdoor Recreation Instructor. Kerry is very involved in the Trails Alliance of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society. She works hard to promote and gain new trail access as well as volunteering throughout the year on trail maintenance.
Kerry lives in Santa Fe with her husband and her two shelter dogs. She loves to be active and enjoys being outdoors year-round hiking, running, cycling, mountain biking, backpacking, skiing or snowshoeing.
Adventure Partners
Astronomy Adventures
Do you remember a time when the skies were darker, the stars brighter and the wonder and awe of the night sky was enough to captivate the imagination? Astronomy Adventures does. And New Mexico still has skies that are clear and dark enough to explore the many fascinating jewels of the night. Astronomy Adventures, offering entertaining and educational night sky tours, serves the curious traveler seeking to find experiences that go far beyond the ordinary. Telescopes and binoculars provided.
Bishop's Lodge Stables
Bishop's Lodge Stables offers scenic guided trail rides through the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. They provide a "dude ranch"- like atmosphere and western-style rides with friendly wranglers and gentle horses on trails with inspiring vistas. An orientation prior to the ride is provided by knowledgeable wranglers and instruction is given on the trail.
Mellow Velo
Mellow Velo has mountain bikes, road bikes, city cruisers and kids' bikes! Take a relaxing city ride through the historic district and shop or sightsee. Trail riding today? Mellow Velo is only a short bicycle ride to miles of intense intermediate singletrack.
New Wave Rafting Company
New Wave offers raft trips from mild to wild on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama. Funyaks (inflatable kayaks) are available in low water. You participate by paddling. Since 1980, New Wave has run the "tightest ship" on the Rio Grande, with the best guides, best equipment and best service.
The Reel Life
The Reel Life, an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service, offers guided fly fishing on exclusive private ranches and in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Reel Life is passionate about providing positive outdoor experiences for its clients--a big smile at the end of the day is the guides' greatest reward.
Santa Fe School of Cooking
The Santa Fe School of Cooking celebrates the historic traditions and food of New Mexico. As culinary ambassadors, the instructors strive to introduce guests to regional cooking, local agriculture, restaurants, and producers of locally packaged foods. The school offers demonstration classes covering everything from traditional New Mexican to Native American and Mexican cuisine (each includes recipes and a full meal), as well as hands-on experiences. The school's unique relationships with farmers and producers allow it to offer the finest and freshest ingredients in the classroom and for sale in its market.
Wild Earth Llama Adventures
Wild Earth Llama Adventures offers custom-designed llama treks and gourmet lunch day hikes for all ages and fitness levels in the seldom-visited wilderness areas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Taos and Santa Fe. Friendly, knowledgeable guides and "llovable" llamas will help you create the wilderness experience of a lifetime.
Do you remember a time when the skies were darker, the stars brighter and the wonder and awe of the night sky was enough to captivate the imagination? Astronomy Adventures does. And New Mexico still has skies that are clear and dark enough to explore the many fascinating jewels of the night. Astronomy Adventures, offering entertaining and educational night sky tours, serves the curious traveler seeking to find experiences that go far beyond the ordinary. Telescopes and binoculars provided.
Bishop's Lodge Stables
Bishop's Lodge Stables offers scenic guided trail rides through the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. They provide a "dude ranch"- like atmosphere and western-style rides with friendly wranglers and gentle horses on trails with inspiring vistas. An orientation prior to the ride is provided by knowledgeable wranglers and instruction is given on the trail.
Mellow Velo
Mellow Velo has mountain bikes, road bikes, city cruisers and kids' bikes! Take a relaxing city ride through the historic district and shop or sightsee. Trail riding today? Mellow Velo is only a short bicycle ride to miles of intense intermediate singletrack.
New Wave Rafting Company
New Wave offers raft trips from mild to wild on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama. Funyaks (inflatable kayaks) are available in low water. You participate by paddling. Since 1980, New Wave has run the "tightest ship" on the Rio Grande, with the best guides, best equipment and best service.
The Reel Life
The Reel Life, an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service, offers guided fly fishing on exclusive private ranches and in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Reel Life is passionate about providing positive outdoor experiences for its clients--a big smile at the end of the day is the guides' greatest reward.
Santa Fe School of Cooking
The Santa Fe School of Cooking celebrates the historic traditions and food of New Mexico. As culinary ambassadors, the instructors strive to introduce guests to regional cooking, local agriculture, restaurants, and producers of locally packaged foods. The school offers demonstration classes covering everything from traditional New Mexican to Native American and Mexican cuisine (each includes recipes and a full meal), as well as hands-on experiences. The school's unique relationships with farmers and producers allow it to offer the finest and freshest ingredients in the classroom and for sale in its market.
Wild Earth Llama Adventures
Wild Earth Llama Adventures offers custom-designed llama treks and gourmet lunch day hikes for all ages and fitness levels in the seldom-visited wilderness areas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Taos and Santa Fe. Friendly, knowledgeable guides and "llovable" llamas will help you create the wilderness experience of a lifetime.
Affiliations
The Santa Fe Mountain Adventures program is developed in consultation with Outside, America's leading active lifestyle magazine. Santa Fe Mountain Adventures and Outside share a vision for adventurous travel that fuels a healthy lifestyle. www.outsideonline.com
Here you'll find - Things to Do, Where to Stay, Outdoor Adventures, Shopping, Dining, a full Calendar of Santa Fe Events, How to have a Santa Fe cultural adventure and more. www.santafe.org
New Mexico Tourism Department
The department's annual Visitors Guide to the Land of Enchantment offers comprehensive information about touring New Mexico. www.newmexico.org
Santa Fe Mountain Adventures is an active member of the chamber. Visitor and relocation information is available on the chamber's website. www.santafechamber.com
In the News (Press)
July 2010 - "How much do I love Santa Fe?" Focus Daily News
July 2009 - "Destination Santa Fe, On Tour in Santa Fe" Desert Living (PDF)
January 16, 2009 - "New Kind of Guest Visiting" Journal Santa Fe (PDF)
July 2008 - "Southwest Flavor" Smart Meetings (PDF)
March 2008 - "The Hidden Southwest" National Geographic Adventure
January 2008 - "Best of the West: Tour Company" True West Magazine
July, 2007 - "Day Tripping” Santa Fean (PDF)
July 18, 2007 - “Adventure Tours Lighten Up ” Wall Street Journal (PDF)
July 13, 2005 - “Santa Fe Offers Adventures for the Chile Lover” Inside Bay Area/Oakland Tribune
June 11, 2005 - “Adventure Firm Caters to Affluent Travelers” Albuquerque Journal
June 23, 2005 - “Escape to Town for Adventure That's Close to Home” Santa Fe New Mexican
November, 2005 - “Best New Adventures for 2006” National Geographic Adventure
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Contact Us
For more information about Santa Fe Mountain Adventures, send us an e-mail at info@santafemountainadventures.com or call us today at 505-988-4000 or 800-965-4010.