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Lead Guide / Field Coordinator

Professional outdoor leader, educator, and guide for 20+ years. Activities include sailing, backpacking, biking, camping, surfing, SUP, kayaking, caving, and more. Also experienced in outdoor equipment sales for REI, EMS, Helly Hansen, and Mountain Air Sports.
Licenses include Bachelor's Degree in Education, Coast Guard Captain, MCA YachtMaster, Commercial Class B Driver, Wilderness First Responder First Aid, Leave No Trace Trainer, ACA Kayak Instructor

As a Lead Guide I am responsible for providing clients with safe and unforgettable experiences in a variety of outdoor activities and venues. These include Hiking, Sea Cave and Coastal Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Wine Country Touring, Surfing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Team Building, Natural and Cultural History, Ecology, and Outdoor Education. As the Field Coordinator I am also responsible for training new guides, developing policies and practices, and maintaining a large inventory of equipment and vehicles.

Sales Associate

(145' Trinity Motoryacht)
15,102 nm Underway, 330 hrs On Watch

Chief Mate

May 09 - July 09	Travelled around the world (Personal trip)

Mate, Online Educator

Mate, Reef Guide

Mate, Sailing Instructor

Guide, Wilderness Instructor

Substitute Teacher

Student Teaching/Certification

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Laird Riddell: Lead Guide / Field Coordinator in Santa Barbara, CA

Laird Riddell

Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Mountain Air Sports

M/Y Relentless

Eastern Mountain Sports & Helly Hansen

Voyage of Makulu

Fury Watersports, Sunny Days Catamarans

Florida Sea Base (BSA)

Philmont Scout Ranch

Middle/Secondary

Turner USD

Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base (BSA)

Secondary Social Studies