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Gentry Jackson is a wildly different brand—an elite producer of one-of-a-kind journeys. Gentry Jackson designs, produces and manages your adventure or fitness program on the most personal level, working with you from inception to conclusion. We empower our clients, taking them to places in the world—and within themselves—they never thought possible. All skill levels are welcome in the Gentry Jackson family; it's the desire to seek and achieve that matters.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

Gentry Jackson and our fitness arm, The Grind, exist to inspire passion and purpose through adventure and fitness.
We offer indelible experiences filled with amazement and achievement. Our fitness and adventure programs, involving extensive planning and preparation and tailored exclusively to every client, will challenge your perceptions of the natural world and your place within it. We are accessible to everyone and flexible enough to accommodate all ages and fitness levels.

Discover your dreams. Discover yourself.

ADVENTURES

GENTRY JACKSON REVOLUTIONIZES TRAVEL
AND REDEFINES ADVENTURE.

ARE YOU A TOURIST, A TRAVELER...OR AN ADVENTURER?

Tourists watch through windows, travelers engage firsthand, but adventurers dream of what might be and make it a reality.
A Gentry Jackson itinerary will transform your definition of adventure. More than just an escape, our unique experiences are an aspirational bridge to an extraordinary way of living. Travel, fitness, adventure and luxury are seamlessly blended.

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Griffith Park and all of our local Los Angeles parks provide the perfect backdrop and training grounds for our Gentry Jackson outdoor programs.

ADVENTURES UNDER THE SUN

FROM THE GREEK TO THE STARS
Aptly named, because we start at the trailhead by the Greek Theater and hike all the way up to Dante’s View, overlooking Griffith Observatory and all the stars above and below! 3 hours

STAIRWAY TO THE STARS
This hike winds up a series of “secret” stairs and trails and pops out at the doorstep to Griffith Observatory. From there, we’ll continue onward and upward to one of the best panoramic views in Los Angeles. 3 hours

MALIBU ROCK CLIMBING
Malibu, the iconic California setting, is one of our favorite playgrounds for local rock climbing. No matter if you’ve never touched a rock or you’re a seasoned climber, we’ve got an adventure for you. 6-8 hours

ADVENTURES UNDER THE STARS

HEADLAMPS OVER HOLLYWOOD
Putting a headlamp on and heading out above the Los Angeles city skyline in the dark is one of our favorite local adventures. Join us for treks under the full moon or the star-filled night sky of the new moon. 3 hours

ECHOES BY MOONLIGHT
Called an alpine start by mountaineers, it is an age-old tradition to travel in the mountains at night. Just mentioning darkness with the outdoors, conjures up visions of adventure and mystery. Our Echoes by Moonlight trek will give you a taste of canyoneering. We’ll wear climbing helmets and harnesses, descend ladders, scramble up and down rocky terrain and experience the other-worldly realm of the dark. 6-8 hours

SEASONAL ADVENTURES

Seasonal Adventures
A few times each year, a very special Kimpton La Peer Hotel exclusive fitness-adventure will be offered.

Book Your Adventure!

Curators of Custom Adventures

Think of Gentry Jackson as the elite event producer for one-of-a-kind adventures. We will work with you to design, produce and manage your adventure from inception to conclusion. We create experiences for individuals, families, groups, corporations and charitable foundations. To design a custom experience or for more information, please contact us below.

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PERSONAL TRAINING + CLASSES

Personal Training & Mobility Sessions
The fitness arm of Gentry Jackson is proud to exclusively offer one-on-one personal training sessions. With decades of education and experience in the fitness and adventure industries, our trainers will tailor a challenging and invigorating workout specific to the individual's needs and goals. We specialize in functional training, injury prevention and pain management.

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Group Classes
Coming soon! The sky will literally be the limit at our signature group classes. Class size will be limited and will feature two group fitness instructors to offer more individual attention. Expect to work your entire body from head to toe with agility drills, strength training, cardio, functional mobility, core stability, balance and anything else we can dream up. Classes will be fun, challenging, and light-hearted. Be ready to sweat and laugh!

BIOS

As your advisors, allies and guides, the Gentry Jackson team sets the highest standards for the adventure and fitness industries. From start to finish, we patiently and expertly conduct our clients through their experience, with premium resources and personalized service. We invite you to join us in our passion for luxury and adventure.

Featured

Ryan Gentry

For two decades, Ryan has traveled from the pyramids in Giza to the ruins of Machu Picchu, most often to prepare individuals for expeditions, races, and endurance events. He is a certified Single Pitch Instructor with the American Mountain Guides Association, Wilderness First Responder, Personal Trainer and World Paddle Association Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor. Ryan's experience includes multiple summits of Mount Rainier, several winter traverses of Yosemite National Park, countless excursions into the Sierra Nevada range, ice climbing on New Zealand's Franz Josef Glacier, and rock climbing in Patagonia, Wyoming and California. He has paddle boarded up and down the coast of California, along the Baja Peninsula, and throughout the Caribbean and Hawaiian islands. His adventure education includes coursework with Wilderness Leadership Institute in San Diego, Rainier Mountain Guides in Seattle, Ice Axe Expeditions in Truckee, and advanced training in snowboarding.

At the same time, Ryan has become highly sought after for his expertise in injury prevention, post-surgical rehab, and functional training. In his pre-peripatetic days, he worked for Harvard Business School and S&P Micropal after receiving a degree in business management from Bentley University.

MARCO REED

Not just a celebrity trainer, Marco has cut a wide swath of influence in the fitness industry. Whether taking the winner of American Idol from stage to tour mode, prepping Gold Medal winning dancers for international competition or customizing workouts for his wide array of loyal clients, Marco’s professionalism, versatility and infectious passion shine through.

Marco’s education highlights expertise in group class instruction, sports performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation and weight loss.

The top-selling author of “The 3+1 Diet”has appeared in print on the pages of Angeleno, Cosmopolitan, LA Times, Variety, Fitness, Self and on television with Tribune Broadcasting, KABC (L.A. affiliate) and more. Marco holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Physiology from UC Davis and a MA in Psychology from University of Santa Monica.

Josh Jackson

Josh has fervor for both outdoor recreation and teaching, and he has spent almost two decades dedicated to his passions. Josh has worked as a climbing, river and mountain guide throughout the West and Alaska. He has his Bachelor's degree in Adventure Education and Wilderness Leadership from Prescott College and a Master's degree in Outdoor Experiential Higher Education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Josh is a certified Wilderness EMT, Whitewater Rescue Technician and AMGA Rock instructor. In addition to working as an Outward Bound instructor, climbing gym manager, wilderness therapy facilitator, field program manager and the Outing Director for The University of California San Diego, he has served as adjunct faculty at colleges and universities, teaching such courses as expeditionary sea kayaking, white water rafting, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, surfing, winter camping, map & compass, adventure education and wilderness leadership.
Josh is the Executive Director of Wilderness Leadership Institute, teaching courses in all program areas, as well as being a lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates and an SPI Provider for the American Mountain Guides Association.