Meet Our Team
We’re Washington’s first and only dedicated packrafting company, offering one-of-a-kind adventure tours (day and overnight), packraft rentals, and expert-led packrafting instruction.
Since 2022, we’ve pioneered alpine lake packrafting tours in Washington. Our certified guides are passionate about crafting unforgettable adventures, and we’re proud to be a small business with all 5-star reviews. Whether you’re looking to try packrafting, explore alpine lakes in a whole new way, or level up through our whitewater courses, we’re your go-to packrafting experts in Washington!
Adam Jones
Owner | Lead Guide, Instructor
As the founder of Optimum Adventures, Adam loves nothing more than living a life full of adventure and helping others do the same.
He has guided hundreds of tours and thousands of river miles while sharing his love for storytelling and the local flora and fauna. He is one of the few ACA Level 4 Packraft Instructors in the country, holds numerous additional outdoor professional certifications, and has helped lead the camping and paddling departments at the largest outdoor gear store in North America. He is a passionate outdoorsman whose top hobbies include packrafting, backpacking, and bikepacking.
Adam loves adventure travel and is always in the process of planning his next grand excursion. He loves nothing more than acquiring new skills, recreating in the outdoors, and working on his business.
If you can’t get enough of Adam, check out his work on our Resources Page.
Certifications:
- ACA Level 4 Packraft Instructor
- ACA Swiftwater Rescue
- Wilderness First Responder
- CPR
- Leave No Trace
