Region: Bellingham, WA

Sophia is a professional sea kayak guide and big mountain skier who calls the Pacific Northwest home, splitting time between the mountains and the sea. She has built her career around sharing wild places, guiding on the Salish Sea, leading seaweed foraging trips and skiing big mountain terrain all over the world.

 

Her approach to sea kayaking is rooted in environmental education and exploration. She leads with a curious heart, always seeking to learn more about the wild places she paddles through and share the knowledge with others. You can learn more about

 

Sophia's own TRAK Kayak (and maybe even take it for a test ride) by booking a tour or demo with her through Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures. As the owner and lead guide, Sophia leads programs that help people build meaningful connections to places through immersive, educational sea kayak experiences.


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