Shannon has been adventuring in the Canadian Rockies and abroad for over 30 years. While growing up in Calgary, she was exposed to camping and skiing as an energetic youth and later pursued hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, back-country skiing and sea kayaking.

With her Geography degree and passion for the natural world, Shannon has spent her professional life working in environmental education, outdoor tourism and conservation. She has worked with Parks Canada, Alberta Parks, Knight Inlet Lodge, The Alpine Club of Canada and the City of Calgary. She currently resides in Calgary, with the mountains in her backyard.

Shannon’s love for travelling and exploring has taken her around the world to SE Asia, Australia, Europe, South and Central America, Mexico and throughout the USA. When Shannon travels, she often finds herself hiking above tree line and has taken herself to the summits of Cerro Chirripo in Costa Rica and Aconcagua in Argentina as well as high passes in the Himalayas, Andes and Swiss Alps. 

As a hiking guide, Shannon enjoys sharing her knowledge and passions for flora and fauna, cultural and natural history as well as photographing wildlife and mountain vistas, adventuring safely and simply enjoying the outdoors! As a cross-country skiing instructor, Shannon brings a fun, adventurous flair to her ski sessions while sharing tips and movement techniques to empower beginner and intermediate skiers alike. She connects with skiers of all ages and abilities and is dedicated to helping them improve and enjoy the sport. Shannon simply loves getting outside, and cross-country skiing is her favourite way to share the peace and beauty of the winter with others, and to help them build the confidence to get out on their own.

Born and raised in the small fishing village of St. Brendan’s, an island off the east coast of Newfoundland, Kristine grew up with the Atlantic Ocean, humpback whales, and icebergs in her backyard. She attributes her rural upbringing for her love of nature and all things wild. 

Her first foray into hiking and backpacking began on the East Coast Trail. Kristine is a certified all-season hiking guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and has been hiking, backpacking and skiing around the Canadian Rockies for the past 9 years. 

Kristine has organized dozens of hiking and backpacking trips, both within Canada and internationally – including Alaska, Iceland, Peru and Nepal. She also loves to experience the charm, food scene and culture of Canada’s mountain towns. As a guide, Kristine loves to help others grow their backcountry skills and confidence.

A type 1 diabetic for 30 years, Kristine believes that everyone – regardless of background and ability – belongs in the great outdoors. Let her show you around!

Sara is an ACMG Hiking Guide living in Canmore.  She grew up in Calgary and competed in cross-country skiing until she was 20. 

After her racing career, she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. During this time, she also became more interested in remote backpacking trips in the Rockies. 

She got her Apprentice Hiking Guide certification in 2021 and completed her Hiking Guide Exam in 2023. 

Outside of guiding, Sara’s summer hobbies include trail running, scrambling, and rock climbing.  In the winter she works as a ski patroller – the perfect combo of seasonal jobs!

Sylvia started in the outdoors at a young age…