Worldwide Tribes

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Who we are, and where we came from

Our roots began in a love of mountains and riding in them in the snows of Winter. We soon moved into offering trips for sliding sideways in warm settings as well. We believe that if we can create an optimal environment for focusing on your sport, (the one where you're having the most fun), then you'll get better even faster. Our staff are here to help with that, and come from backgrounds ranging from professional coaches, guides, atheletes, body workers, yogis, chefs, videographers, and more.

We aim to create the best trip you've ever been on.

Jeff Stein and Mikey Franco
Founders and lead guides, Worldwide Tribes, LLC


Our Staff

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Mikey Franco

Mikey Franco is a professional snowboarder in nearly every sense.  He has been a sponsored athlete since 1990 and has ridden on nearly every continent.  From articles in Men's Health to teaching snowboard instructors in Japan or Beijing, Mikey is one of the most sought-after coaches in America.

In 1987, Mikey began his snowboarding career at Tussey Mountain in Central Pennsylvania as a snowboard instructor.  By 1990, his passion for riding and teaching took him to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Since then he has helped in making the Jackson Hole Snowboard School one of the most respected in the country, and has developed a loyal private client base.

Since moving to Jackson, Mikey has progressed through many levels of the snowboard procession. From the early 90's as the director of the Jackson Hole Snowboard School, to being one of six instructors selected to the elite American Association of Snowboard Instructors National team, a postion held for eight years. He has worked as a heli ski guide for Alaska Rendezvous Heli, and in 2005 co-founded Worldwide Tribes, which specializes in global adventure snowboarding and surf expeditions as well as training camps.

 

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Jeff Stein

Jeff started snowboarding when he 13 yrs old, and his love of adventure and wild places has lead him on into a 15 + year path of working in the adventure travel world. From designing and running expeditions, outdoor education courses, running academic outdoor programs, to professional guiding and instructing in multiple sport disciplines, Jeff has gained experience with a wide variety of clientele.

Receiving a degree in environmental outdoor education from the University of Vermont, Jeff used it to help design and run an international traveling high school program that was based in Vermont. He has worked as an instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School in Alaska and Wyoming, and was a mountaineering and mountain biking guide for KE Adventure Travel in Nepal and Tibet.

He has designed and guided trips in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, British Columbia, New Zealand, S.Africa, Nepal, Tibet, Costa Rica, Panama, Thailand, Peru, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Chile, and Maldives. He has spent extensive time traveling, and is always gathering information for new locations and adventures.

In 2000 he moved to Jackson Hole, WY and founded Worldwide Tribes, beginning the dream of running a specialized snow and surf adventure travel company. He holds certifications from the Canadian and American avalanche associations, NOLS, WMI, as well as other professional organizations.