• Organizer of 1 day to multi day trips
• Extreme backpacker
• Forestry Technician - knowledge of ecosystems, plants, trees, etc.
• Search and Rescue member - 9 years
• Wilderness Survival training as well as assistant instructor to local Scouts, Air Cadets, and Girl Guide organizations
• Four years experience guiding school groups out on the West Coast Trail
• Responsible for planning and organizing the trips as well as first aid
• OFA first aid level III certified
• Radio Operators certificate
• Forest fire fighter - fifth year

  My name is "Toni the Tiger". I am twenty-eight years old and have lived all my life on beautiful Vancouver Island. I have been climbing our trees since the day I was born and still at the age of 28, I make a point of climbing one at least once a year. My strongest assets are my backpacking and wilderness survival skills. Every winter if you can find me, I am spending the night in the mountains inside a snow cave. Who needs a tent when you have the skills to build your own shelter?

  I prefer the multi day trips because through my experience, group dynamics unfold after day three and the group really becomes a team. I am a team player and love exploring my back yard (Vancouver Island) with new people who have never experienced the beauty that my home lands have to offer. I am also very knowledgeable with ecosystems and forestry for those who enjoy learning about plants, trees, and all the mysteries of our great wilderness.

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