Experienced Outdoor Educator
Robert was born in England and raised in Canada. He has over thirty years experiential education industry history in non-profit, government, school, military and industrial employment as an instructor, trainer, program designer, director and supervisor. He has vast experience in outdoor programming risk management and supervision of base camps; strong risk management experience in establishing policies/procedures and institution emergency action risk management plans; technical skills training of staff in rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, desert hiking, sea kayaking, canoeing, winter camping, skiing, white water and mountain rescue and caving; creation and facilitation of trainings targeted at staff working with youth and meeting the psychological, educational, physical, emotional and character development needs of this population, and extensive knowledge leading staff and working with groups in educational and counselling settings addressing safety, personal growth, behavior, team building and self esteem.