Alan is a passionate climber, mountaineer and explorer. Alan believes that education in the outdoors is more than a subject “it’s a pedagogy in its own right” and a way of life.
Bachelor of Adventure Recreation and Outdoor Education (ARA, Christchurch), NZOIA Bush Leader, NZOIA Bush 1, NZOIA Bush 2, NZOIA Rock 1, NZOIA Rock lead climbing endorsement, NZOIA Rock 2, NZOIA Alpine 1, NZOIA Apline 2, MSC BAA, MSC Avalanche 1, NZOIA Assessor for Bush Leader, Rock Leader & Abseil Leader, NZ Driver Class 1 +‘p’ endorsement, PHEC first aid, International expedition Leader.
Sarah’s passion lies in the bush, mountains and rock. Sarah believes the most powerful learning experiences come through challenge and adventure.
Bachelor of Adventure Recreation and Outdoor Education, Diploma in Adventure Instructing and Guiding, NZOIA Bush1, NZOIA Bush 2, NZOIA Rock1 with sport climbing endorsement, NZOIA Alpine 1, Backcountry Avalanche Risk Management & Avalanche Risk Management L5, PHEC first aid, NZOIA Bush leader & Bush 1 assessor, NZOIA Rock leader, & Abseil leader assessor, Skills Active Assessor, International expedition Leader. NZ Driver Class 1 +‘p’ endorsement
Rebecca has always had a passion for the outdoors since her first tramp. Her main pursuits are the bush and, recently, the rivers. She loves the excitement and knowledge she can pass towards other people, starting their journey of the outdoors.
Bachelor outdoor education & Sustainability Ara. NZOIA Bush 1, NZOIA Rock & Abseil Leaders, PHEC, New Zeland River rescue course, Grade 2 Rafting award, Duke Of Edinburgh Award Leader. P-Licence
Lachie loves the incredible untouched wilderness that can be reached via kayaking, climbing, and tramping. Bringing others to these areas is his passion.
Qualifications & Awards:
NZOIA Rock Leader, NZOIA Abseil Leader, NZOIA Kayak leader, NZOIA Bush leader + overnight endorsement, Raft Grade 2, Whitewater kayak, Whitewater NZ River rescue level 1, Outdoor Safety Management, PHEC (first Aid), Diploma in outdoor and Adventure Education (Tai Poutini Polytechnic), Certificate in outdoor and adventure education (Otago Polytechnic).
John has been sharing his experience and love of sea kayaking for more than 25 years in a diverse range of teaching situations in New Zealand and internationally. He believes good skills and preparedness are keys to successful and rewarding adventures on the water.
NZOIA Sea Kayak 2 Assessor, British Canoe Union (BCU) Five Star (Sea) and Level Four Coach (Sea), Life Member Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers (KASK), PHEC, Wilderness First Responder.
Kieran is one of New Zealand’s most prolific and well-known cavers. He has remarkable achievements to his name, including discovering the deepest cave system in the southern hemisphere. Kieran has more than 30 years of experience in the New Zealand outdoors.
NZOIA Cave1, NZOIA Cave2, NZOIA Cave Assessor, NZOIA Rock1, NZOIA Alpine2, NZOIA Bush2, New Zealand drivers license class 1&2, Wilderness first aid.
Ruby is from Singapore and moved to New Zealand following a calling to work in the outdoors. She enjoys rock climbing, sea kayaking, and tramping. Ruby has worked in New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, and South Korea, and has a passion for helping young people discover themselves and connecting with nature in any way.
Raft Guide Grade 2, American Canoe Association Sea Kayak Coastal Trip Leader Level 3, Singapore Mountaineering Federation and South East Asia Climbing Federation Sport climbing instructor, PHEC
Joel has a passion for teaching and exploring and has been doing so for the past decade, with trips including circumnavigating the north island in his sea kayak and 30 peaks in 30 days. His energy pours over into the programs he runs and gets excited when he can help others achieve success.
NZOIA Rock 1, NZOIA Alpine 1, NZOIA Sea Kayak 1, NZOIA Bush 1, NZOIA KayakLeader, PHEC, Boat Masters, VHF operator license, Diploma in Outdoor Education and Leadership, Back Country Avalanche, P license.
Originally from Colorado, I have been surrounded by mountains my whole life. Primarily a rock climber and skier, I have a passion for finding technical ascents/descents to test myself against. I strive to bring high-quality instruction and leadership to the mountain environment. A keen climber since my late teens, I have always found the mountains a place to thrive and find adventure!
NZOIA Rock 1, NZOIA Bush 1, AAI Pro 1, PHEC
NZOIA Rock 2, NZOIA Alpine 2, NZOIA Sea Kayak 2, NZOIA Bush 2, NZOIA Kayak 2, Outdoor Safety Management
Jake is a recent graduate of the ARA Sustainability Degree. He works for Christchurch Adventure Park as well as OENZ. He’s a keen mountain biker, hunter and photographer. He has lots of enthusiasm for introducing people to the outdoors.
NZOIA Rock & Abseil Leader, NZOIA Bush 1, Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education ARA.
Dave is a Christchurch-based outdoor guide known for his friendly, approachable style and ability to make clients feel at ease. With extensive experience and a deep love of the outdoors, he’s a respected figure in the adventure community. He leads activities such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and kayaking, sharing his knowledge of New Zealand’s landscapes to create safe, memorable, and inspiring experiences for all skill levels.
As a passionate hunter for over 20 years in New Zealand coupled with a lifetime of measuring angles and distances as a Surveyor, lead to a natural progression to long-range practical field shooting competitions. Love spending time in the high country chasing game along with being on the range in ELR and NRL/PRS style shooting matches. Now the owner and operator of a commercial shooting and pest control business in the South Island of New Zealand. Quality firearms and optics are a must in the trade and Element Optics rifle scopes have certainly earned their place on top of competition and everyday work rifles.
