About us
Allison Cascade Kozel
Allison Cascade Kozel
Muddy Boots is dedicated to empowering adventure seekers of all skill levels to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a supportive and encouraging environment— at their own pace. We prioritize lifelong goals over egos, ensuring that every journey is rooted in personal growth and sustainability.
After years of guiding clients through t
Muddy Boots is dedicated to empowering adventure seekers of all skill levels to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a supportive and encouraging environment— at their own pace. We prioritize lifelong goals over egos, ensuring that every journey is rooted in personal growth and sustainability.
After years of guiding clients through the backcountry, we’ve heard countless stories of unnecessary risks and discomfort caused by misleading advice from unverified online forums, untrained sources, and outdated materials. Muddy Boots provides accurate, up-to-date guidance, expert tips, and insider knowledge from verified professionals with extensive on-the-ground experience—so you can adventure smarter, safer, and with confidence.
Allison Cascade Kozel
Allison Cascade Kozel
Allison Cascade Kozel
Owner / Lead Guide
Alli-Cascade is a seasoned mountaineer with a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Allison has honed her skills in hiking, mountaineering, snowshoeing, and backcountry camping
across some of the most challenging
terrains in the United States. She is professionally trained in backcountry first response, wilderness ethics,
Owner / Lead Guide
Alli-Cascade is a seasoned mountaineer with a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Allison has honed her skills in hiking, mountaineering, snowshoeing, and backcountry camping
across some of the most challenging
terrains in the United States. She is professionally trained in backcountry first response, wilderness ethics, and endurance sports, with expertise in cold-weather hiking, navigation, and emergency preparedness.
Allison's deep connection to the alpine world began in childhood having been named for the Adirondack High Peak which her parents were married on - Cascade. She explored the peaks with her father, the respected mountaineer and landscape photographer, Bill Kozel—the 22nd person to complete the Winter 46 Challenge and ultimately Allison became an Adirondack 46er in 1994 at just 12 years old. This journey sparked a lifelong commitment to wilderness preservation, and over the years, she has gone on to complete multiple rounds of the 46, including her Winter 46 and a special round with her beloved dog Crosby.
Corey Fehlner
Allison Cascade Kozel
Corey Fehlner
Guide / Backcountry Educator
Corey is a highly respected wilderness guide and first responder with extensive experience in backcountry camping, navigation, fishing, and paddling. Growing up in Keene Valley, Corey developed a deep connection to the outdoors, perfecting his skills in the Adirondack wilderness. For over 20 years, he has gui
Guide / Backcountry Educator
Corey is a highly respected wilderness guide and first responder with extensive experience in backcountry camping, navigation, fishing, and paddling. Growing up in Keene Valley, Corey developed a deep connection to the outdoors, perfecting his skills in the Adirondack wilderness. For over 20 years, he has guided families of the Ausable Club, refining his expertise in creating safe and unforgettable off grid trips.
Corey’s unique combination of wilderness expertise and sports production experience make him an invaluable mentor and guide, committed to providing clients an opportunity to learn and grow in the wild.