I’m a graphic designer by training and an outdoor guide by lived experience. What connects both is a long-standing curiosity about how people engage with places. Especially when they slow down enough to really be there. And how good guidance, whether visual or human, can make those experiences more meaningful.

Over the past eight years, I’ve lived and travelled across four continents. Much of my outdoor experience, especially hiking and expedition leadership, was learned autodidactically through opportunities I was fortunate to step into: guiding treks, working in remote environments, and taking responsibility for people in unfamiliar terrain. Those experiences shaped how I lead today: calm, observant, practical, and focused on good decision-making.

Kayaking is a newer and very intentional chapter of my journey. While I had some prior experience, the past two years have been dedicated to developing solid sea kayaking skills through training, instruction, and expeditions. I’m drawn to kayaking for the same reasons that first pulled me into the outdoors: self-reliance, quiet movement through landscapes, and the time it creates for learning and reflection. TRAK kayaks align naturally with that approach: thoughtful travel, adaptability, and access without excess to places where connection still feels quiet and real.

What I enjoy most is supporting people as they grow comfortable in wild places, teaching practical skills, maintaining safety and structure, and creating space for curiosity and confidence to develop at a natural pace. Alongside guiding, I document journeys through photography and design, helping stories live on beyond the trip itself.
Based in Europe, I continue to build my kayaking experience through ongoing training and expeditions, with a long-term focus on responsible, low-impact adventure and education.

Certifications

• Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Basics Instructor
• Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 2
• Wilderness First Responder