Make New Friends, See New Places, Do cool stuff.
who we are
we aren’t for everyone, on purpose.
Our goal is to forge lifelong, like-minded, friendships doing cool shit. That means that we actually have to be be LIKE-MINDED.
⭐️ We value Freedom and Liberty
⭐️ We are pro-USA and pro-Constitutional Rights.
⭐️ We respect and honor our military and law enforcement for keeping our country safe.
⭐️ We will NEVER have COVID restrictions.
⭐️ We believe the power of hard work is the pathway to success.
What You’ll Find with Us:
Premium Experiences:
Don’t expect the usual budget travel here. We provide high-quality, top-tier adventures without compromise.
Experiences you can’t DIY:
We plan experiences that forge actual, meaningful, friendships. Ones that create memories that will fill the group chat with laughter years later.
Clear Pricing:
With us, what you see is what you get – no hidden fees, no surprises.
Exceptional Leaders:
More than just guides, our leaders are passionate, experienced, and dedicated to making your journey both fun and enriching.
HOW IT STARTED
Hello new travel besties!
Sarah and Grace, remote workers living in new states, faced a common challenge: finding like-minded friends. Tired of repetitive routines and unfulfilling small talk, they craved meaningful friendships and new experiences. They looked into taking a trip together to meet new people and all they found were budget trips with so many hidden costs. You want dinner? That’s extra. You want to go rafting? That’s extra. NOT FOR US. That’s when they decided to take action and create something unique. Thus, Orange Bear was born.
Making friends is HARD. Finding like-minded travel buddies, even harder. Orange Bear Travel fills this void. We’re here to forge over a hundred thousand strong connections through the thrill of travel, uniting like-minded individuals.
We carefully curate our groups to ensure you’re traveling with potential friends from the get-go, aiming for that perfect group dynamic that makes every experience memorable.
WHY CHOOSE Orange Bear TRAVEL
Customized for people in their 30’s and 40’s, Orange Bear is made up of LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE who love America with all her values and traditions. These people want to empower themselves by Embracing Adventure and Being Fearless, they want to meet like-minded travelers and enjoy their company.
SARAH fischer/HERRMAN
Group Fitness & Barre Instructor
With a spirit as free as her practice, Sarah has spent the last three years transforming lives through the art of yoga and barre. Her journey began on the sun-drenched coasts of North Carolina, where the harmony of the waves inspired her to pursue a life centered around balance, strength, and inner peace.
Beyond the mat, Sarah is an avid traveler, believing that every destination offers a unique lesson in culture, resilience, and the universal language of movement. This unique perspective fosters a learning environment that is not just about physical fitness but also about personal growth and global awareness.
Sarah’s classes are more than just workouts; they are journeys to self-discovery. Whether guiding beginners through their first flow or challenging seasoned practitioners, she encourages her students to explore their limits, embrace their strengths, and find joy in every movement.
Join Sarah for a session and experience the transformative power of yoga and barre, guided by a teacher who lives her practice both on and off the mat. Discover not just how to move, but how to live with grace, strength, and passion.
Grace Kalan – CO-FOUNDER
Grace heads up the trip coordination department making sure each trip executes perfectly.
She thrives in the natural world and embraces the beauty of outdoor environments. She is characterized by her love for adventure, a strong connection to nature, and a passion for outdoor activities. Whether hiking through mountain trails, camping under the stars, kayaking in serene waters, or conquering challenging terrains, she seeks excitement, and fulfillment in the great outdoors.
LINDSAY RUE
Jordan HERRMAN
Jordan is the Vice President of Operations at Big Hat Outdoors. Originally from New Jersey, he has also lived in California, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and outside the US in Denmark where he lived through his childhood and youth.
Jordan has always had a deep passion for the outdoors and pursued hunting after graduating from the University of Mount Olive, where he played lacrosse. Before joining the Orange Bear team, Jordan coached youth, high school, and college lacrosse for 8 years.
Jordan participates in a variety of hunting and shooting sports. His favorite hunting pursuits include big-game archery and upland hunting with his dogs. Jordan now resides in Minnesota with his wife, daughter, and dogs, Balou and Ollie.
MERCY SELLS
Mercy grew up in The Last Frontier in Anchorage, Alaska. From early childhood, she was exposed to wilderness adventures in the great outdoors. Whether she was running in the mountains, canoeing from the foot of Portage Glacier, skiing on the vast trail systems, orienteering through wilderness territory, shooting at the Cook Inlet range, moose hunting with friends, hiking remotely with bear bells, or fishing for Alaskan salmon and halibut, she never strayed far from her love for adventure and the outdoors. Her sense of adventure has continued to develop as she has lived in Oregon, Minnesota, California, and Colorado. Mercy currently resides with her family in Las Vegas, NV.
Mercy’s business career has been as eclectic as her outdoor experiences. Including a wide array of specialties such as sales, marketing, hospitality, luxury travel, branding, and hunting and fishing sales and partnerships.
Sara Barthel
Sara grew up in Iowa, went to college in Minnesota, lived in Guatemala for 2 years and spent 13 years in San Diego before relocating to Texas Hill country with her husband. She is a functional medicine nutritionist and former marathon, ultramarathon and Ironman athlete, but these days is more into yoga. She’s always up for an adventure…as long as it isn’t after 9pm! Sara loves cooking, reading, red wine, and experiencing new places and cultures.
Alisa Lewnau
Layered by outdoor, travel, adventure and family, Alisa also received her Associate’s degree from the Minnesota School of Business. Upon receiving her degree, Alisa took a few years off to be with her kids as they traveled through their beginning stages of childhood. Alisa’s children are very active in sports (Baseball, Football, Dance, Gymnastics and Basketball) and most of her free time is spent supporting them with their aspirations and activities. Her ultimate passion in life is family; enjoying nature walks, travel and time together. Alisa spends most of her leisure time with her family at their cabin in Northern Minnesota enjoying the great outdoors and participating in various open-air endeavors.
Alisa wears a variety of hats for Gage Outdoors since 2018 by executing a wide range of tasks behind the scenes in support of Team Gage Outdoors. In addition to financial assistance for Gage Outdoors and its patrons, Alisa expedites and finalizes daily hunts while maintaining the calendar for all events.
Jim and Sarah Kern
ANGIE TROVIK
Angie Trovik is Manager of Accounting & Human Resourcse for BBGage. Angie began her Gage Outdoor Expeditions story back in 2001. Over the years, Angie has seen the travel booking agency expand and contract with the economy and experienced an everchanging expanding selection of premier hunting and fishing destinations in the Gage portfolio of offerings. In her current position, Angie is responsible for maintaining the accounting and trip booking databases, the staffing needs and all things financial. Angie grew up fishing and camping and has always enjoyed the outdoors. She has passed on this passion to her husband and children.
BENJ FLORES – WEBMASTER
Benj is from Pagadian City, Philippines. He is also an outdoor enthusiast and loves traveling and exploring with his wife and 3 children. He sometimes goes out with his friends for a long ride on motorbikes crossing city to cities. He also loves camping, beaches, parties, whiskey and beer. He has a degree in Information Technology. He started working as a freelance website developer in 2011. He is also involved in the development of Gage Outdoors and Big Hat Outdoors.