WELCOME
TO THE REALM OF BADASSERY
We are the architects of extraordinary experiences.
We don’t follow maps; we create them.
We are the adventurers, the mountain climbers, the explorers who have dared to look beyond the horizon.
Our mission? To discover the wild within you.
To push you beyond your limits and into a realm of unparalleled fulfillment.
Who We Are
Grow your body awareness
Know your mind
Grow your capacity
Set yourself free
This is not adrenaline tourism. It is deliberate exposure to challenge, followed by integration.
In the wild, there is no pretending. Fatigue surfaces. Fear surfaces. Ego surfaces.
That’s the point.
Mountains don’t just build confidence. They build capacity.
When you train under controlled stress and recover well, your nervous system adapts.
You become steadier under pressure.
Clearer in decision-making. Less reactive. More grounded.
This is human adaptation in real time.
dare to explore the unknown in yourself and unlock your trapped potential
Our Team
Marta Czajkowska
Head Coach
Growing up in the confines of communist Poland ignited Marta's fervent desire for freedom. Starting at 15, she was fueled by an unbending intent to go to Yosemite and climb El Capitan, and she built her entire life to support her obsession of the vertical world.
For years, she chased summits across the remote reaches of the world, finding solace and escape in new places and climbing pursuits. Yet, amidst all this exhilaration, a quieter question persisted: what does freedom actually mean?
The mountains had their say. A near-fatal climbing accident served as a stark catalyst for Marta's introspection. She was forced to confront the fundamental question, not how high can I climb, but how do I truly want to live?
Beyond resilience and courage, the mountains taught her adaptation. Pressure reveals you. Recovery rebuilds you.
After a quarter-century on the wall, Marta understands that transformation is not about conquering the mountain. It's about conditioning yourself to hold uncertainty, fear, visibility, and responsibility while holding coherence.
Her work now integrates that wisdom. She is your mountain-forged guide, helping leaders and high performers expand their capacity, not just their ambition.
She'll help you channel the wisdom of the peaks to craft a vision that ignites your soul, develop a plan that's as solid as granite, and take action with unwavering courage and humor.
With Marta you’ll get bold honesty, embodied authentic strength. We leave our bullshit at base camp.
Marta's greatest climb isn't vertical anymore. It's helping you build a life that is joyful, sustainable, and deeply aligned.
Steven Lucarelli
Logistics
Steven's passion for travel and adventure has been a driving force since childhood. Growing up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, he developed a deep love for the outdoors, eagerly anticipating the days he could spend backpacking, fishing, or hiking. Then, at the age of 16, he discovered rock climbing, and it instantly captured his heart. He vividly remembers gazing up at climbers dangling off the sheer face of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, wondering, “Will I ever be able to do that?”
Fast forward 30+ years, and not only has Steven fulfilled that early dream of climbing El Capitan multiple times via various routes, he has also traversed the globe in search of exotic destinations, challenging climbs, and ever-more challenging adventures. For Steven, the most profound and fulfilling experiences are found in attempting demanding objectives in remote and committed locations. Some of his most cherished memories include ascending 3,000-foot high walls in the Canadian Rockies and attempting first ascents in the rugged terrains of Alaska and Pakistan.
Over his decades of climbing Steven has immersed himself in all facets of the sport, including traditional climbing, sport climbing, alpine climbing, big wall climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. His travels have spanned six continents, and he has organized numerous expeditions to some of the planet’s most inaccessible regions.
He believes that true growth comes from embracing the spirit of exploration and persevering through demanding challenges. Steven believes that we all possess the potential for extraordinary experiences; it’s purely a matter of summoning the courage to take that first step and pursuing our passions with unwavering commitment.
Brooke Shiny Edwards, resilience Coach
With over 30 years of leading high-stakes wilderness expeditions across Alaska, Japan, and Antarctica, Brooke brings a profound understanding of resilience, leadership, group dynamics, and personal transformation in challenging environments. A lifetime as a wilderness guide taught her the immense human capacity for growth when navigating adversity.
Brooke’s healing journey through nervous system injuries inspired a powerful shift: from guiding in the wild to guiding inner transformation. Through advanced training in nervous system regulation and resilience-building, she now helps individuals and teams deepen their awareness of mental and emotional patterns.
As a Change Agent, Brooke combines creative strategy with embodied insight to strengthen leadership, enhance decision-making, and cultivate well-being in both personal and professional spheres.
As a Masters of Badassery coach, Brooke takes people to new heights, supporting them individually on their own uniquely designed hero’s journey.