Guiding for Education

HikingGuiding services offered by Wild Nature include the following areas: sea kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing, winter travel and camping and international travel and leadership. The majority of my work as a guide has taken place on the west coast of BC, Canada. However, I have also worked throughout BC and in Central and South America.

In addition to working with numerous private clients, I have contracted my services to the following companies and educational institutions:

  • Pedals and Paddles
  • Sunshine Kayaking
  • Halfmoon Bay Sea Kayaking
  • Lotus Land Tours
  • School District #46 – Sunshine Coast
  • School District # 48 – Howe Sound
  • School District # 39 – Vancouver
  • Sunshine Coast Alternative School
  • Elphinstone Secondary School
  • TREK Program – Prince of Wales Secondary
  • Saint George’s Academy
  • Mulgrave Academy
  • Ecole Du Pacifique
  • Sea to Sky Outdoor School
  • Wilderness Education Program – WildED
  • Lester B. Pearson College

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

  • Advanced Wilderness First Aid Cert (2002-2009) – Wilderness Alert
  • Saint John’s Emergency First Aid Instructor (2005-2008) – St John’s Ambulance
  • Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification (2006-2009) – Raven Rescue/Rescue 3 Intl.
  • Ground Search and Rescue Training (2003-present) – Justice Institute
  • Assistant Kayak Guide’s Certification (2002-present) – Assoc of Sea Kayak Guides of BC
  • Flatwater Canoe Instructor (2002-2009) – BC Recreation Canoe Association
  • Marine Radio Operators Certification (2002-present) – Industry Canada
  • Class 4 Driver’s Licence