Luke Borowy

Director of Paddlesport

he/him

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Briefly tell us about your background: where did you grow up, where did you go to school, and what brought you to Venture Outdoors?

I was born and raised in Erie, PA. After a long stint in the Boy Scouts (yes I earned the rank of Eagle) I attended Penn State Behrend in Erie PA. During my schooling, I found my way into the aquatic safety industry and pursued that career for quite a long time. My love of outdoor experience combined with a long history in aquatic safety lead me to my current role at Venture Outdoors.

Describe your role at Venture Outdoors in 10 words or less.

Bring the joy of watersports to everyone!

What does “getting outside” mean to you?

Any activity that occurs in fresh air without walls and a roof.

What are your top five favorite outdoors/travel destinations?

My favorite places visited are Presque Isle, the Shenandoah Valley, Linn Run State Park, The Allegheny national forest, and Chincoteague Virginia.

What is your favorite forest/camping snack?

Jill’s homestyle trail mix.

Name three people in history (dead or alive) with whom you would want to take on a Venture Outdoors program of your choice.

Theodore Roosevelt, Lord Baden Powell, and Daniel Boone.

What is your favorite Venture Outdoors memory? 

A sunrise paddle out of James Sharp Landing in Sharpsburg during Big Day Aht; it was a pristine paddling morning with mist on the water as the sun rose.

What is the earliest memory you have of being outside?

Playing outside around my parent’s yard in the woods.

Any hidden talents?

I consider my knot-tying skills to be at least slightly above average.

What is your favorite song (or album) right now?

Victory by Two Steps from Hell

What is your biggest challenge nowadays?

Keeping a balance between work and family life: it gets challenging when you enjoy both.