Absolute Kirsten Gum: January 2009

Kirsten Hunts for Sea Glass

Meet Kirsten

Adventure traveler Kirsten Gum travels the world to dig up undiscovered gems on "Treasure Hunter: Kirsten Gum." The show, Kirsten and her guests will inspire the adventure traveler and treasure hunter in you.

So who is Kirsten Gum? Kirsten has quickly become one of the most recognized on-air personalities in sports commentating. She is versatile and charismatic, with a vivacious on-screen presence. But Kirsten is not just another pretty face

Her trip to the top has been a quick one. Kirsten began her broadcasting career at age 23 as a news reporter and paid her dues in a number of areas as she sprinted through the ranks.

Her ease in front of the camera comes from years of experience covering a wide range of world-class events: from NASCAR and the Tour de France to ESPN's Great Outdoor Games, the PBR World Championships, World Cup Skiing and the grueling three-week off-road race through Africa -- the Dakar Rally.

An Alaskan native currently living in Los Angeles, Kirsten is hardly a spectator. In October 2005, she completed the "Beast of the East," a 400-mile adventure race in Virginia. Racing on just 10 hours of sleep during the five-day event, Kirsten and her team fought their way to a strong second-place finish.

Don't pigeonhole her as a tomboy, though. She is equally at home in Lycra or a little black dress. Kirsten is passionate about sports, but her enthusiasm extends to travel and a wide range of experiences.

When she's not searching for gems on the set of "Treasure Hunter," Kirsten can be found hiking, cycling, snowboarding, scuba diving, kayaking, horseback riding or surfing.