Quinlan (Grace)

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Description

Hello!
My name is Quinlan. I am from Asheville, North Carolina—a place where art, music, and community flow through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Between a couple of associate degrees (Fine Arts and Culinary Arts degree) I have been traveling on and off for the past 6 years, I’m currently concluding my 3rd season in the backcountry of Alaska, working as a Lead Naturalist and Hiking Guide at a remote lodge, accessible only by plane, near the largest mountain in North America. Here, I’ve had the joy of guiding guests through the untamed beauty of Denali, sharing stories of plants, animals, and the native people that have stewarded this land. As the season turns toward winter, our days are winding down, and I am planning a trip to South America, likely with a bicycle.

My journey so far has been rooted in the fine arts and culinary world, having recently completed my degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality. I’ve poured myself into guiding groups through diverse mountainous terrains, pottery art studios, natural building, plant based kitchens, guest services, and learning the craft of feeding both body and soul through plant forward food.

I bring with me a collection of skills: guiding outdoor tours, cooking and menu planning, caring for animals, organizing spaces, ceramics, upholstery, and offering warm hospitality. I’m a careful, precise worker, eager to learn whatever you’re willing to teach. I approach every task with quiet dedication and an open heart.

In the spaces between work, I find joy in the simple things. Cycling through forests, creating pottery, sharing meals with friends. I’m passionate about art, nature, and justice, always seeking to live in harmony with the world around me. Thank you for taking the time to read a bit of my story. I’m excited to meet others on this journey, to learn, to grow, and to share in the beauty of new experiences!

Cheers!
Quinlan

Interests

Self development

Music

Drawing & painting

Nature

Politics / Social justice

Cooking & food

Cycling

LGBTQ

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Art & design

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Work Experience:

I am a Wilderness First Responder.

I have a wide range of experience including working in restaurants and cafes (including hosting, serving, food prep, and more), working with children, caring for animals, working as a recreational attendant (hosting outdoor activities, and some natural construction experience.

I have excellent costumer service skills and work really well in groups! I am a thorough, detailed worker, and am always more than happy to get my hands dirty and pour my heart into even the smallest of tasks.

My mother is from Guatemala, so I can understand Spanish very well. I don't speak perfectly, but can communicate effectively with depth.

Skills:
WFR
Guiding/ Interpreting Hikes
Hospitality and Costumer Service
Ceramics/ Art Projects
Childcare
Animal care
House work
Intermediate Spanish
Quick and eager learner

Age

25

What else ...

I am happy to answer any questions you may have. :-)

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Pescatarian diet preferred, but I stay very flexible.