Chris has been an outdoor adventurer his entire life. He spent a summer as a canoe guide in Canada’s Algonquin Park and has led hundreds of camping and backcountry adventures in his role as a Scout leader over the last 30+ years. He has a doctorate in Environmental Science, Wilderness Camping Skills certification from Paddle Canada, and Remote First Aid certification from the Red Cross. Chris Currently holds instructor certification from Paddle Canada and the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC and is certified to teach camping skills, solo flat water canoeing, and tandem flat water canoeing. Chris is passionate about passing outdoor skills and camping know-how on to new explorers of all ages. He hopes to redefine the wilderness experience for site visitors by providing comprehensive ‘how-to’ articles and authentic gear reviews with his site team.
