VITAL WAVES & WELLNESS EXPERTS

Your Trusted & Experienced Experts

Meet your seasoned specialists who will be sharing their knowledge on key topics to help you prepare for every aspect of the journey. From preparation to conditioning and nutrition, their guidance will support and inspire you every step of the way.

Oscar Vargas

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BIOGRAPHY: VITAL Waves & Wellness Surf Coach, Nosara, Costa Rica

  • Level 2 ISA certified surf coach with 18 years of teaching experience across all skill levels

  • CPR and water rescue trained, prioritizing safety and confidence in the water

  • Based in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, a pristine, beginner-friendly surf destination

  • Founder of Nativos Surf, managing VITAL's local coaching team

  • Tailors instruction from first-time surfers to advanced riders refining technique

  • Provides professional, personalized guidance that builds capability and ocean confidence

An accomplished endurance athlete, Justin completed the 350-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI)—one of the world’s toughest human-powered winter races—navigating frozen rivers, rugged terrain, and brutal elements by fat bike.

When he’s not seeing patients or parenting two young adventurers, you’ll find him on the trail, often scouting new routes or revisiting his favorite—Lost Lake Trail, where he’ll guide you this season with insight, humor, and deep local knowledge.

Meg Whitbeck, MS, RDN

DATE: 07/15/25

TIME: 7PM PM ET

TOPIC: Performance Nutrition

BIOGRAPHY: Meg Whitbeck, MS, RDN. Registered Dietitian | Co-Founder, Nu, LLC.

Meg is a licensed Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Nu, LLC, specializing in sports and performance nutrition. She works with athletes of all ages—from teens to endurance adventurers—helping them fuel smartly for training, recovery, and real life. Her food-first approach minimizes reliance on supplements, focusing on what your body truly needs to perform and feel its best.

With a background in clinical care, education, and program development, Meg brings over 15 years of experience and a practical, personalized approach to every client. A lifelong runner turned hiker and rucker, she understands the demands of training and the power of smart nutrition.

📩 Schedule a 1:1 consult: Meg@Nu-pros.com

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  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy – University of Utah

  • 5x Junior National Champion – Cross-Country Skiing

  • 2x NCAA Division I Team Titles – University of Denver Ski Team

  • Commercial Fishing Captain – Bristol Bay, Alaska

  • Backcountry Adventure Athlete – Including winter scuba and ski mountaineering

Raised in a remote Yupik village and shaped by Alaska’s rugged beauty, Katie now helps fellow Alaskans return to the activities they love through her work at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. After retiring from the ski circuit, a serious backcountry skiing accident and months of recovery deepened her passion for physical therapy and injury prevention.

In the summers, she captains her family’s commercial fishing operation—complete with her two young kids as proud crew members—and continues to embrace bold adventures, from glacier hikes to sharing the outdoors with her 101-year-old grandmother. She’s thrilled to hike the Harding Glacier with you!