Alex spent his childhood racing across the rocky shores of the Georgian Bay in nothing but shorts, and a Tilley hat, slowing only to dodge rattlesnakes.  The few times he wasn't barefooted he wore his trusty rubber boots, especially when operating his first adventure tours (tearing around the yard with his little brother Julian clinging on for dear life in an usually airborne wheel barrow).  Helping people get out of their comfort zone and adventure has always been a calling.  He knew he would be an adventure guide when he was 8 years old, which justified focusing on having fun outside instead of homework.  He has extensively explored northern Ontario by canoe, learned to surf during cold Atlantic winter storms while completing a Commerce degree in Halifax, and traveled across the country to pursue a lifestyle of adventure in British Columbia.  After a few summers in the Canadian Coast Guard , raft guide school, guiding in the Yukon and Rockies, several ski seasons and being abused by heavy surf breaks around the world, he is looking forward to helping you do something amazing. 

Margot spent her early years tearing around the mountains of Vermont, canoeing the wild North and taming even wilder burger joints in her hometown Toronto. She lives for adventure and loves sharing those special moments. From leading wild river expeditions in some of the furthest reaches of North America to guiding groups around the mountain playground of the West, Margot is most at home on a mountain with a bevy of powder to play in. She can be bought with a frothy IPA, and can be terrorized by turtles, but her adventurous spirit and easy laugh are recipe for a good time. When not on tours with Fresh Adventures she can be found in the mountains around Rossland, yelling “Send It!!!” at unsuspecting people. Luck out and she might show you her secret spots!

Claire loves everyone as long as they like craft beer and motorcycles. Originally from as far east as you can get in Canada, she now lives as far west as you can get in Canada, hiding out in a surf town called Tofino. When she’s not riding waves, you can find her zooming around the Island on her trusty motorbike. That’s when she escapes her tour schedule, that is. If you’re super lucky you’ll be on a tour of Vancouver Island with her, as she shows you all her secret spots and of course… which beers to drink. She’s also been known to make an appearance on our winter tours, so come on those too. You’ll love her for her big heart, friendly east coast attitude mixed with west coast awesomeness and killer pirate impressions. Yarr!

Ola! My name is Darren. I was born and raised in Alberta, original prairie boy transplanted to a forestry town but have been living in British Columbia for 13 years. I’ve been working as a Guide in one way or another for 12 of those years, guiding people down raging whitewater rivers, leading people on ATVs to the tops of mountains, and Dog Sledding through peaceful backcountry valleys. I have been to Africa twice, lived in New Zealand and Australia and have traveled extensively through the US, though my adventures only feed the hunger I have for exploring. The list of places I would like to go keeps growing but places like India, Tanzania, Denmark and Korea are at the top of that list. Something surprising about me: I’ve been on two TV shows, you can ask me about them in person!

Beverly Marshall is a kind, energetic gal from Vancouver Island. Growing up at the end of the road the outdoors always offered a sense of home. Her passion translates into an undeniable thirst for adventure and respectful discovery of the natural world. An interest in the backcountry had her switch from a snow board to skis and she’s hooked on winter life! She works as a kayak guide in the summer and as an outdoor educator with school groups in the spring and fall. When not working, you can find her climbing, baking, surfing, and practicing a few savasanas to cap off her down time. One things for sure, the outdoors create a compassionate culture she cannot wait to share with you.

Kristopher is a vagabond at heart. Animal lover, his cat is named nibs, And a purveyor of bad ‘dad’ jokes. Kristopher has lived all over Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. He feels the most at home in the southern coast and the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. Over the past 20 years he’s been busy guiding and facilitating outdoor education throughout Canada. Kris pursued sea kayak guiding on the coast of Vancouver Island, mountain bike guiding in Squamish, raft guiding in the Northwest Territories, canoe guiding the lakes of Algonquin Park Ontario, and whitewater rafting the Kicking Horse River in BC, snowmobile guiding in the Rocky Mountains, cooking at helicopter access ski lodges in BC. What did the fish say when it hit a wall? -DAM!

Growing up in Eastern Canada, Elisha spent a lot of time exploring the woods around her family cottage, often convincing her reluctant sister to accompany her on wilderness adventures. Her summers were busy paddling to islands, filling buckets with wild blueberries, and winters full of snow shelters and ski days. Nowadays she can be spotted leading canoe trips on remote lakes and rivers, rafting in the depths of the Grand Canyon, caving and rappelling in Israel’s Negev desert or trekking through the mountainous regions of Colombia during her time off. That is when she isn’t busy taking lucky travelers on the adventure of a lifetime in her mountainous backyard of Western Canada. The only thing she loves more than immersing herself in nature is doing it with a great group of people!