Chris Baker

Labs Instructor + OneSeed Expeditions Founder & CEO

Chris Baker was born and raised in West Virginia, but now calls Colorado home where he lives with his wife and two sons. 

After graduating from Yale University, Chris lived and studied in Nepal where he launched OneSeed Expeditions in 2011 as a way to harness the power of travel for good. OneSeed has been recognized as a leader in responsible tourism.

Chris is a former Teach for America Corps Member, Kiva Fellow, NOLS alumni, and enjoys working with entrepreneurs around the world.

When he’s not working, Chris loves a good trout stream, dumplings, and getting haircuts in unfamiliar languages.  

LOCAL GUIDES & STAFF

In addition to our instructors and local mentors, our local support staff have the knowledge and tools to make our Labs experience unique and authentic. They offer support as trekking guides, cooks and porters, serve as translators, provide wilderness interpretation, drive groups to and from field visits, and help students understand more about the local culture and history.