Laura is an ACMG Ski Guide and CAA Professional who has spent her life guiding, teaching and exploring remote landscapes around the world; including North America, Asia, Europe, New Zealand, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Laura grew up in British Columbia, lived in New Zealand for
ten years and now lives in Nelson, BC.
She is an educator at heart and alongside her international guiding career has taught in the fields of environmental sciences and outdoor recreation, conducted Masters research on high-risk decision making, and held leadership and technical advisory roles in mountain safety and international adventure recreation. Recently Laura was inducted into the Royal Canadian Geographic Society
as a Fellow for her contributions to research, education and
exploration.