Kirsten Gum facts for kids

Kirsten Gum is an amazing adventurer, a TV host, and even a special chef! Born on December 8, 1972, she's known for exploring cool places and talking about sports. You might have seen her on shows like Cash & Treasures or Treasure Hunter: Kirsten Gum on the Travel Channel.

Growing Up and School

Kirsten Gum was born in Alaska, a state known for its wild beauty. But she grew up far from there, on a lovely apple orchard in Okanogan, Washington. After high school, she went to the University of Washington. There, she studied Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. These subjects helped her become a great TV host and reporter.

Her Exciting Career

On Television

Kirsten Gum has hosted many exciting TV shows for almost 20 years! She was the host of Totally NASCAR on Fox Sports Net. She also worked on Outdoor Block for ESPN. Kirsten made history on the Outdoor Living Network. She was the first woman to host the Tour de France studio show. Later, she hosted Treasure Hunter: Kirsten Gum on the Travel Channel. She also hosted What's My Car Worth? on Discovery HD Theater. For a while, many people thought she was the most famous woman in sports reporting.

As a Raw Food Chef

Today, Kirsten Gum works as a raw food chef. This means she prepares delicious meals using foods that are not cooked. She learned her skills at the Living Light Raw Foods Culinary Institute. This special school is in Fort Bragg, California. Kirsten also teaches others about raw food. She is even on the board of directors for the Japan Living Beauty Association.

Her Active Life

Kirsten Gum loves adventure, not just on TV! In October 2005, she joined a tough race called the "Beast of the East." It was a 400-mile adventure race in Virginia. Her team finished in an amazing second place! She also competed in Primal Quest. This is a very long and difficult adventure race. Many people call it one of the hardest athletic events in the world. It's known as the most important expedition race in North America. Kirsten Gum also cares a lot about the environment. She works to protect our planet.