From Wilderness Guide to Life Guide

It was, in many ways, far easier to guide people through the wilderness of nature than through the wilderness of life.

In the backcountry, the challenges were visible — rapids to be scouted, storms to be waited out, portages to be endured. With a map, a compass, and teamwork, most obstacles could be overcome.

But in the wilderness of life, the terrain is unseen. The dangers are inward — fear, grief, loneliness, confusion. There are no physical maps to show the way, and the storms can arrive without warning. The rivers twist through the heart.

And yet, the same principles apply: keep your paddle in the water, trust your crew, listen to the rhythm of nature, and remember that every rapid ends in calm. Perhaps that’s why those years guiding in the wild became the perfect training ground — preparing me to one day help others navigate the far more mysterious terrain within.

If you or someone you know can use some guidance, I'd be happy to help you lead you to calmer waters...

Life Guide