Meet Our Ambassadors

Being outside for me is like returning home. There is familiarity and adventure all wrapped up in one. It’s that there is so much growth to be had in the outdoors while simultaneously feeling comforted that I am always home.

I love to climb, mountain bike, hike, snowboard, walk my dogs, garden, swim, surf (still novice AF), play aeorbie, paddle board, just getting into kayaking. Basically any activity outside I am down for but I’d have to say my favorite is hiking/scrambling, it’s what makes me feel the most freedom.

Artistically I love to write, draw and paint. I wouldn’t say I’m great at any of them. I write the most, and recently started sharing some journal entry and my thoughts through my posts on IG. I use it as both a creative and emotional outlet. I also love taking photos whether that’s of my dogs, my littles (cousins, nephew or siblings) or the GREAT outdoors.

So far, my favorite piece of W&W is the new summer crop hoodie! Teal/Jade is my most favorite color, the material is amazing, feels like butter on my skin, and I love the sleeve design/dot work, reminds me of what I would choose for my tattoos.

Weird: my farts can clear out a room, HA! 

Funny: my perception of time management of distance, I like to always go “a little bit further” and most people hate it and I tend to think 5 minutes means 20.

Follow Shea on Instagram: @sheasamaniego

Hey there folks! I'm Val! (She/her.)
I was born and raised in Lincoln City Oregon where I learned to make seaweed skirts and went "jelly fishing" before SpongeBob made it cool.
You could say I was born with salt water in my veins.
I currently call Vancouver, WA my home for the last 10 years. 

You will usually find me in the river or skating down on the waterfront.
I fill my fun time being outdoors hiking, rollerskating, swimming, Charitable cheerleading, and trying to keep up with my 5 year old son. He can hike a mountain in crocs with a Capri Sun in his hand better than anyone I know!
Ive been known to make some wicked macrame art pieces when I'm feeling inspired and I love crafting with fiber.
I fill the work time (you know, the adulting stuff) with foster care kiddos and their families doing family time visitation.
I have also coached high school cheerleading for 7 years now in Vancouver!
My love and passion for cheerleading also brought me to founding my own Non-Profit, adult charitable cheerleading team called Cheer Portland. We raise funds and awareness for the LGBTQ+ Community and beyond.
My Fave W&W Gear!? I think that is a difficult answer since I've got a lot of great gear, but my Tree Sleeves hoodie has served me well over the last few years and we have a lot of memories together! It's been on every adventure from the Oregon Coast, to the mountains in Tenessee, to Eastern Washington, to waterfalls in Oregon and right back here at home in Vancouver.
Follow me here! @vkaymarie

Hi y'all! My name is Kayla and I live just outside of Portland, OR with my labrador retriever, Lincoln Louise. He is the apple of my eye and one of my biggest inspirations for getting outside. Together we LOVE road-trips, hiking, looking for cool rocks at the river, and taking pretty pictures. Lincoln's most favorite outdoor activity is eating anything that fits in his mouth..it's a *fun game. (*Not actually fun). Lately, digital photography has been a huge part of my life and I was recently given the opportunity to shoot my best friend's elopement (my first wedding shoot ever!!) and it was one of the greatest experiences. If I'm not home being a hermit or out in the forest with Link, I am likely scream-singing down the backroads outside of the city or birding at the refuge nearby #birbs 

If I had a superpower it would be to stay comfortable all time, and for that reason my fave Wayward and Wild piece is my beloved Mushie hoodie that goes *everywhere* with me. 

Follow Kayla on instagram: @kaylaedelis

Kayla is wearing the Elements Hoodie

My love for the outdoors comes from finding beauty even when my life may not be going right. Whenever I feel like I need to re center myself I choose time out in nature. It provides challenges, solitude and mainly a recharge of my soul.
I use my experiences outdoors as a healing tool and an inspiration for my art work. Its what drives me to be a full time artist.

I hope to use my art to inspire the BIPOC community to take up their space in nature. Because as a women of color I think it’s important to help create that space. I want to show that spending time outdoors doesn’t have to look a certain way.

You can usually catch me spending my days hiking, kayaking and now that the weather is improving, PLEIN AIR PAINTING!

Follow Esmeralda on Instagram: @pnwlatinaworks 

 Esmeralda is wearing the  Chunky Knit Beanie

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Follow Chelsea on Instagram: @ginger.lemonayde

Follow Kati on Instagram: @kati_explores

Raquel Duarte