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Hi there! I’m Katie, an outdoor guide from Santa Barbara, California. For the past five years I have worked as a backpacking guide, sea kayak guide, camp counselor, outdoor educator, and trip leader! I have experience working in the outdoors, with kids, and in the tourism industry. am currently a certified CPR and first aid instructor, and am a Wilderness First Responder.
I am interested in farm work, hospitality, and working with children. Past experiences that I have loved include living on a farm in Hawaii, guiding backpacking trips in Yosemite National Park, and traveling around Southeast Asia. I love being outdoors and making meaningful connections with people and the land. I am always down for an adventure!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Water sports
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Languages
Mountain
History
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I learned a bit of Spanish in high school but would like to improve my knowledge.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
More details about your skills
Hi! I'm Katie and I'm a kayak guide from Santa Barbara, California. I've worked as a guide for 5 years now, including stints as a backpacking guide, ocean kayak guide, outdoor educator, and trip coordinator. These days when I'm not traveling, I spend most of my time working with children in the outdoors and helping them learn about marine ecology and most of all, teaching them how to nurture their relationship with nature.
A few years ago I spent a summer on a farm in Hawaii, mostly spending my time gardening, feeding the animals (the ducks and goats were my favorite), and learning everything I could about the local culture/history/and agriculture. Most recently I spent 4 months traveling in Southeast Asia, and now am headed to Central/South America for some months. I'm excited to have some new experiences, gain some understanding of a region of the world I've never been, and connect with people! I studied history and anthropology in college and love to learn about the histories and cultures of the places I visit.
I am a certified as a Wilderness First Responder, and I hold current CPR and First Aid Certifications. I don't shy away from hard work, especially when it's something I'm passionate about like working outside or with children.
Age
25
What else ...
I like to play the guitar and sing with people. I also love to paint and find various creative outlets. I'm always down for an adventure!
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