We are Kym and Will Zest. Together we have a combined 25 years of professional experience in athletic training, outdoor skill instruction, experiential education, social emotional learning, and leadership development.
We love being outdoors. From endurance races, to wilderness adventures, to hanging out on our front step; it is through these experiences we get purpose, insight, great joy, and deep connection. This is how we live our lives. We believe that people should have more empowering outdoor experiences.
With all of our experience and a strong entrepreneurial drive we launched Zest Ed in January 2018. We wanted to coach adults, and have a youth program, and have classes, and have rock climbing services, and... And we still want all those things, but we are just two people running a tiny business alongside our other part time jobs and through the disruption of 2020. What we offer is constantly evolving and is always customizable. Zest Ed in an incredibly personal business, as your wellness is an incredibly personal journey.
Wellness is greatly enhanced by wilderness experiences and athletic ability.
Our mission is to explore physical, social, and emotional health through achievement and education. We believe in education and skill development to empower your own exploration and get more out of your outdoor experiences.
Do more than cross a finish line; learn how a training plan works. Do more than summit a peak; learn how to manage risk. Do more that accomplish the goal; learn about yourself.
Enriching, empowering, educational, coaching for your outdoor activities and adventures - Zest Ed.
Kym and Will live in a tiny apartment in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis Minnesota with their kitty Pigeon. At home Kym enjoys cooking and fountain pens. Will enjoys sewing and baking. They both enjoy reading, craft beer and front step sitting. To get to know them more and read about their adventures including their 19 day wilderness honeymoon, check out Kym’s blog.
All photos and art we use are our own unless otherwise credited. They are all on occupied native land, mostly of the Wahapekute, Ojbwe, and Dakota.