Angelique Fish
Angelique is originally from a teeny, tiny town (population 80) in southeastern Oklahoma. She didn’t grow up hiking or doing outdoorsy things. When she was 30, she spontaneously signed up for a backpacking trip to Havasupai Falls and absolutely loved it. That trip and the end of her 10-year emotionally abusive marriage were the catalysts that led her to discover her love for hiking, backpacking, and traveling.
Angelique has a bachelor’s degree in English education and a master’s degree in literacy, as well as a second master’s degree in technical writing. When she’s not hiking, backpacking, or traveling, she’s writing proposals for a construction company that does all federal construction.
Outside of hiking and backpacking, Angelique loves to lift weights and holds state records in Utah for squat, bench and deadlift. A former college English professor, Angelique is also a lifelong learner. She has been taking Spanish classes since February 2024 and also does weekly singing lessons.
Angelique is certified in wilderness first aid and adult first aid / CPR / AED. You’ll mostly find Angelique leading backpacking trips, camping trips, and weekend getaways, as well as hosting book club hikes, hiking and healing events, our summer kickball team (dressed as a wine bottle, nonetheless!), and our winter bowling league.
Angelique’s Favorite Hike: “I actually consider myself more of a backpacker than a hiker, so some of my favorite trails are more of backpacking trails. I absolutely love backpacking in the Needles District of Canyonlands, especially where we do our beginner backpacking trip. Otherwise, I love backpacking anywhere that has a refreshing mountain lake.”
Angelique’s Favorite Wine or Drink: “I very, very rarely drink. When I do, I love hot cocktails (especially during fall or winter) or a spicy jalapeno margarita.”
Angelique’s Favorite Hiking / Backpacking Gear: “I don’t backpack with it much anymore because of weight, but I LOVE my backpacking table. It’s nice to keep stuff off the ground and out of the dirt. It can also double as a foot stool.”
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