Chris has been an outdoor adventurer his entire life. He spent a summer as a canoe guide in Canada’s Algonquin Park and has led hundreds of camping and backcountry adventures in his role as a Scout leader over the last 30+ years. He has a doctorate in Environmental Science, Wilderness Camping Skills certification and Basic Camping Instructor Certification from Paddle Canada, and Remote First Aid certification from the Red Cross. Chris is passionate about passing outdoor skills and camping know-how on to new explorers of all ages. He hopes to redefine the wilderness experience for site visitors by providing comprehensive ‘how-to’ articles and authentic gear reviews with his site team.