Our STory

We were founded in 1975 and are proud of our heritage as one of the first companies in the industry.

 
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Tim and Linda Kempfe started Adventure Experiences in Trinity, TX in 1975 and worked tirelessly to lay many of the foundations of our industry. Proudly, AE was among the first three challenge course companies founded in the United States. Tim helped to form the ACCT - Association for Challenge Course Technology where he served as president and board member for many years, and was a strong voice advocating for standards and professionalization in the early years. Along with running the challenge course side of AE, they also began AEI Base Camp in Taylor Park, CO, offering wilderness retreats and guide service for big game hunting and fly fishing expeditions. AEI Base Camp is where Tim and Linda pursued their passion for reaching people for Christ through wilderness adventures. Following his passing in 2016 Linda continued to run the challenge course side of AE until 2018 and she continues to helm AEI Base Camp today.

 

Current leadership

Current owners Chris Carter and Brandon Burt first met summer 2008 through mutual friend (and Brandon’s brother in law) Lee Goggin. For years the three men had dreamed of running a business together, but Lee’s unexpected passing in January 2018 changed their plans. It was Lee’s passion for fun and adventure that lead them to purchase Adventure Experiences in July 2018, and in 2019 we opened our second location in Krum, TX. Today, we are proud to of our heritage and are excited to see where the adventure leads.

Chris Carter has been with AE for more than 10 years and leads our team in field and technical operations. With a background in business development and finance, Brandon heads our business operations and logistics.