Alex Pavon

Outdoor Enthusiast, Athlete

Alex Pavon grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona, exploring the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and the Colorado River from a very young age. As a Forever Our Rivers Ambassador, she views rivers as resilient lifeblood ecosystems connecting wildlife, food systems, and communities across the Southwest. Driven by a desire to protect the Colorado River amidst ongoing water crises, Alex advocates for river conservation so future generations can continue to experience, cherish, and learn from these essential natural spaces.

Matt Payne

Nature and Landscape Photographer

Matt Payne is a nature and landscape photographer based in Durango, Colorado. Raised in the state, he spent his early years mountaineering through Colorado's backcountry, eventually completing all 100 of Colorado's highest peaks. That time in the mountains shifted from summit-chasing to image-making, and photography became his way of honoring the landscapes that shaped him. He hosts the podcast F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, co-founded Nature First Photography, and is the co-creator of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, an international competition dedicated to realistic and ethical nature photography. His work is grounded in a commitment to truthful representation and conservation.

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