Mature, very experienced (40+ years) outdoor guide for hire in backpacking, hiking tours, ocean kayaking, or whitewater paddling (kayaking and canoeing). Can provide skills instruction, design custom itineraries, supply communal camping gear, and lead trips around the world (but particularly on Vancouver Island). Can also arrange trip logistics, including itineraries, as a stand-alone contract. Guiding Accreditations: - National Coaching Certification in whitewater kayaking. - 4-Star (advanced) British Canoe Union Certification in ocean kayaking. - Advanced Wilderness First Aid and CPR. - Graduate of National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). - M.Sc. in Biology with high-level interpretive skills, including formal teaching credentials. - 49 years of outdoor leadership training and instruction. Focus is on fun, safety, and "Leave No Trace"/low environmental impact guiding. Used ecosystem-based management principles in providing his services. Contact: Brad: Guide par excellence Price: Negotiable Can offer a B-and-B arrangement for Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC. for a minimum of 2 nights, based on double occupancy.