2022 Professional Log
Adventure South:
25/01/2022 to 25/03/2022.
Christchurch Based Company – Tours
throughout the South Island.
All weather conditions.
Guide on Multi-day Hiking, Biking, and
Multi-Activity Tours. (14 days).
Pack personal and trip gear before a
trip; Manage and maintain vehicles, supplies, and guests (including medical
conditions and first aid events); Discuss and arrange optional activities for
guests;
Manage the safety of your group; Follow
Adventure South company policies and procedures at all times; Identify any new
hazards, and complete appropriate paperwork for any accidents or incidents;
Deal with any required tasks at the completion of the tour.
Adventure South Stewart Island, Fiordland, and
Hollyford Tour – 25/01/2022 to 02/02/2022. (8 days).
Co-guiding in the following areas with
a group of 13 Guests: Queenstown - Hiking on the Ben Lomond Saddle Track; Stewart
Island - Hiking on the Rakaia Great Walk from Lee Bay to Port William; Te Anau
– Hiking on the Kepler Track on the Rainbow Reach to the Control Gates; Fiordland
National Park – Hiking on the Routeburn Track – Key Summit; Fiordland National
Park – Mirror Lakes, and the Hollyford Track.
Adventure
South Alps to Ocean Tour – 20/03/2022
to 25/03/2022. (6 days).
Co-guiding in the following areas with
a group of 14 Guests: Lake Tekapo – Biking along a gravel road to Lake
Alexandrina, returning to Tekapo via the Alps to Ocean trail; Alps to Ocean
Trail – Tekapo to Twizel; Aoraki Mount Cook – Tasman Glacier Lookout Track;
Alps to Ocean Trail – Twizel to Ohau Lodge, over the Tarnbrae and down to
Omarama; Alps to Ocean Trail – Omarama to Kurow; Alps to Ocean Trail – Kurow to
Burnside Homestead; Alps to Ocean Trail – Burnside Homestead to Oamaru.
2021 Professional Log
Adventure South:
22/03/2021 to 27/03/2021.
Christchurch Based Company – Tours
throughout the South Island.
All weather conditions.
Guide on Multi-day Hiking, Biking, and
Multi-Activity Tours. (6 days).
Pack personal and trip gear before a
trip; Manage and maintain vehicles, supplies, and guests (including medical
conditions and first aid events); Discuss and arrange optional activities for
guests;
Manage the safety of your group; Follow
Adventure South company policies and procedures at all times; Identify any new
hazards, and complete appropriate paperwork for any accidents or incidents;
Deal with any required tasks at the completion of the tour.
Adventure South Around the Mountain Tour – 23/03/2021 to 26/03/2021. (4 days).
Co-guiding in the following areas with
a group of 14 Guests: Queenstown - Cycling on the Queenstown Cycle Trails from
Arrowtown to the Kelvin Grove; Cycling on the Around the Mountain Cycle Trail
from Kingston to Athol, Five Rivers to Mossburn and Centre Hill; Te Anau – Te
Anau to Manapouri Lake 2 Lake Cycle Trail; Te Anau to Queenstown – Around the
Mountain Cycle Trail – Mavora Lakes to Walter Peak Station via the Von Valley.
2020 Professional Log
Ability Adventures:
08/01/2020 to present.
Assisting with tours
for guests with disabilities. Dunedin based company.
All weather conditions.
Ecotour Driver/Guide.
Pickup guests from accommodation/cruise
ships; drive guests around peninsula roads in a safe manner; provide
interpretation to guests; get them checked in at the activity providers; assist
guests with disabilities where required/requested.
Worked as a driver
guide for Ability Adventures. (1 day).
Adventure South:
12/01/2020 to present.
Christchurch Based Company – Tours
throughout the South Island.
All weather conditions.
Guide on Multi-day Hiking, Biking, and
Multi-Activity Tours. (40 days).
Pack personal and trip gear before a
trip; Manage and maintain vehicles, supplies, and guests (including medical
conditions and first aid events); Discuss and arrange optional activities for
guests;
Manage the safety of your group; Follow
Adventure South company policies and procedures at all times; Identify any new
hazards, and complete appropriate paperwork for any accidents or incidents;
Deal with any required tasks at the completion of the tour.
Kathmandu
Paparoa Trail – 09/03/2020 to
14/03/2020. (6 days).
Guided on the Paparoa Trail for Adventure
South representing Kathmandu. We had a group of 5 guests. Canterbury – Castle Hill,
Arthurs Pass – the Devils Punchbowl Falls Track; Paparoa Trail – Smoke Ho
Carpark to Ces Clark Hut, to Moonlight Tops Hut, to Porarari Hut, and out to
Porarari Carpark; Punakaiki back to Christchurch.
REI Alpine
Tour – 23/02/2020 to 03/03/2020. (10 days).
Co-guiding in the following areas with a group of 11 guests: South Canterbury – Peak Hill; Two Thumbs Range – Rex Simpson Hut and Beuzenberg Peak, we catered for all guest meals while based from the Hut; Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – Tasman Glacier River Walk, and Sealey Tarns: Wanaka – Millenium Track; Queenstown – Shotover Canyon Jetboat tour; Ben Lomond Station – Shotover River to Ben Lomond Lodge, Moonlight Creek, Ben Lomond Lodge to Ben Lomond Saddle and Queenstown with a side trip up Ben Lomond Peak.
Exodus Explorers – 25/01/2020 to 12/02/2020. (19 days).
Co-guiding in the following areas with
a group of 14 guest: Auckland – Rangitoto Island; Rotorua – Redwood Memorial
Walk, Blue Lake (Tikitapu) Walk, Te Puia Tour, Wai O Tapu; Taupo – Huka Falls
to Spa Park; National Park – Tongariro Alpine Crossing; Nelson – Centre of NZ
Walk; Motueka – Abel Tasman Walk from Marahau to Anchorage, Abel Tasman Sailing
back to Kaiteriteri; Cape Foulwind; Punakaiki – Glow Worms Cavern, Pancake Rocks
Walk, Porarari Gorge Track; Okarito Trig Track; Fox Village – Lake Matheson
Walkway; Wanaka – Millenium Track, and Wanaka River Journeys Jetboat tour; Te
Anau – Kepler Track Rainbow Reach to the Control Gates, Real Journeys Te Anau
Glow worm Caves, Te Anau Bird Sanctuary; Queenstown – Kinross Wine Tour; Aoraki
Mt Cook Village – Hooker Valley Track, and Tasman Glacier View Walk;
Christchurch – Godley Head Loop Track.
Adventure South Milford Multi Tour – 12/01/2020 to 16/01/2020. (5 days).Co-guiding in the following areas with a group of 15 Guests: Queenstown – Sea Kayaking on Moke Lake with Rippled Earth, and Biking on the Queenstown Cycle Trails from Arrowtown to the Kawarua Bungy Bridge; Cycling on the Around the Mountain Cycle Trail from Kingston to Five Rivers; Te Anau – Rainbow Reach to the Control Gates on the Kepler Track; Milford Road – Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Key Summit, the Chasm, Lake Marian Gantry, Cycle from the Gertrude Saddle down the Milford Road, and down the Hollyford Road to the road end; Te Anau to Queenstown – Around the Mountain Cycle Trail – Mavora Lakes to Mt Nicholas Station via the Von Valley.
Monarch Cruises:
01/01/20 to present.
Ecotours around the Otago Peninsula, linking the Monarch Cruises with Penguin Place and the Albatross Colony.
All weather conditions.
Ecotour Driver/Guide.
Pickup guests from accommodation/cruise ships; drive guests around peninsula roads in a safe manner; provide interpretation to guests; get them checked in at the activity providers.
Worked as a driver guide for Monarch Cruises. (1 day).
Worked as a driver guide for Monarch Cruises. (1 day).
Wild Earth Adventures:
01/01/2020 to present.
Hiking tours on the Mt Cargill Organ Pipes Track, and
Bike Tours on the Otago Peninsula from Papanui Inlet to Victory Beach.
All weather conditions.
Guide on Hiking and Biking Tours.
Pack up appropriate gear; collect guests from the Cruise
Ships; provide equipment, and/or fit guests to bikes; maintain safety
throughout trip; provide appropriate interp; return guests to cruise ships at
the end of the trip.
Hiking Tours on Mt Cargill. (2 days)
2019 Professional Log:
Monarch Cruises:
17/12/19 to 31/12/19.
Ecotours around the
Otago Peninsula, linking the Monarch Cruises with Penguin Place and the Albatross
Colony.
All weather conditions.
Ecotour Driver/Guide.
Pickup guests from accommodation/cruise
ships; drive guests around peninsula roads in a safe manner; provide interpretation
to guests; get them checked in at the activity providers.
Worked as a driver
guide for Monarch Cruises. (1 day).
Wild Earth Adventures:
17/11/19 to 31/12/19.
Hiking tours on the Mt Cargill Organ Pipes Track, and
Bike Tours on the Otago Peninsula from Papanui Inlet to Victory Beach.
All weather conditions.
Guide on Hiking and Biking Tours.
Pack up appropriate gear; collect guests from the Cruise
Ships; provide equipment, and/or fit guests to bikes; maintain safety
throughout trip; provide appropriate interp; return guests to cruise ships at
the end of the trip.
Hiking Tours on Mt Cargill. (2 days).
Biking Tours on the Peninsula – from Papanui Inlet to Victory
Beach. (1 day).
Adventure South:
22/10/19 to 31/12/19.
Guided in the following areas with a
group of 14 Guests:
Christchurch to Punakaiki – Punakaiki Caverns, Punakaiki
River Valley, Truman Track, Pancake Rocks; Franz Josef - Sea-kayaking on the
Okarito Lagoon, Okarito Trig Track, Franz Josef Glacier Walk; Franz Josef to
Wanaka – Ship Creek Swamp Walk; Wanaka – Sea Kayaking from the Beacon Point into
the Stevenson Arm of Lake Wanaka, Rocky Mountain Track to the Lake Wanaka Lookout;
Wanaka to Te Anau – Mt Iron Loop Track; Milford Road – Eglinton Flats, Mirror
Lakes, Key Summit, the Chasm, Lake Marian Gantry; Queenstown to Mt Cook – Lindis
Pass Lookout, Peters Lookout; Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – Hooker Valley
Track, Sealey Tarns Track, Tasman Glacier Lookout.
REI Cycle Tour – 21/11/19 to 29/11/19. (9 days).
Co-guiding as a cycle guide in the following
areas with a group of 5 guests:
Co-guiding in the following areas with
a group of 11 Guests: Christchurch to Punakaiki – Punakaiki Caverns, Punakaiki
River Valley, Truman Track; Franz Josef - Sea-kayaking on the Okarito Lagoon,
Okarito Trig Track, Franz Josef Glacier Walk; Franz Josef to Wanaka – Bruce Bay,
Ship Creek Swamp Walk; Wanaka – Sea Kayaking from the Lakeshore to Eely Point
and Ruby Island with Paddle Wanaka, Millennium Track; Wanaka to Te Anau; Milford
Road – Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Key Summit, the Chasm, Milford Foreshore
Walk, Tutoko River Bridge, Lake Marian Gantry, Lake Gunn Walk at Cascade Creek;
Queenstown to Mt Cook – Peters Lookout; Aoraki Mount Cook National Park –
Hooker Valley Track, Tasman Glacier Lookout, Tasman Glacier Lake Jetty Track.
Guide Training Days – 22/10/19 to 25/10/19. (4 days).
Training covered: (Day 1) Introduction to Adventure South, Key Processes,
Documentation, and Trip Prep. (Day 2) – Company Update, Modules – Food Prep,
Bikes, Processes, Contract Partners, Vehicles/Trailers, and Presentations from
Adventure Mark and the Tourism Industry Association. (Day 3) – Driver Training,
Maori Workshop, Presentations from Leave No Trace and DOC, and Pizza and Gear
presentation at Mountain Adventures. (Day 4) Sustainability, Workshop on People
Skills, and trip out to the Little River Bike Trail.
REI Hike & Kayak Tour – 24/12/19 to 04/01/2020. (12 days).
Guided in the following areas with a
group of 14 Guests:
Christchurch to Punakaiki – Punakaiki Caverns, Punakaiki
River Valley, Truman Track, Pancake Rocks; Franz Josef - Sea-kayaking on the
Okarito Lagoon, Okarito Trig Track, Franz Josef Glacier Walk; Franz Josef to
Wanaka – Ship Creek Swamp Walk; Wanaka – Sea Kayaking from the Beacon Point into
the Stevenson Arm of Lake Wanaka, Rocky Mountain Track to the Lake Wanaka Lookout;
Wanaka to Te Anau – Mt Iron Loop Track; Milford Road – Eglinton Flats, Mirror
Lakes, Key Summit, the Chasm, Lake Marian Gantry; Queenstown to Mt Cook – Lindis
Pass Lookout, Peters Lookout; Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – Hooker Valley
Track, Sealey Tarns Track, Tasman Glacier Lookout.
REI Cycle Tour – 21/11/19 to 29/11/19. (9 days).
Co-guiding as a cycle guide in the following
areas with a group of 5 guests:
Drove Shuttle on the following sections: Farmhouse Café to Fairlie – Road Ride Section; Alps
to Ocean Cycle Trail – Tekapo to Irishman Creek; Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail –
Lake Pukaki to Ohau Lodge; Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail – Lake Ohau Lodge to
Quailburn via the Tarnbrae Track; Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail – Omarama to Sailors
Cutting; Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail – Otematata to Aviemore Damn; Alps to Ocean
Cycle Trail – Kurow to Oamaru; Central Otago Rail Trail – Middlemarch to Hyde; Central
Otago Rail Trail – Ranfurly to Lauder; Queenstown Trails – Arrowtown to
Queenstown.
Cycle Guiding on the following
sections: Alps to
Ocean Cycle Trail – Irishmans Creek to Lake Pukaki; Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail -
Quailburn to Omarama; Central Otago Rail Trail – Hyde to Ranfurly; Central
Otago Rail Trail – Lauder to Clyde; Queenstown Trails – Kinross to Arrowtown
REI Hike & Kayak Tours – 31/10/19 to 11/11/19. (12 days).Co-guiding in the following areas with a group of 11 Guests: Christchurch to Punakaiki – Punakaiki Caverns, Punakaiki River Valley, Truman Track; Franz Josef - Sea-kayaking on the Okarito Lagoon, Okarito Trig Track, Franz Josef Glacier Walk; Franz Josef to Wanaka – Bruce Bay, Ship Creek Swamp Walk; Wanaka – Sea Kayaking from the Lakeshore to Eely Point and Ruby Island with Paddle Wanaka, Millennium Track; Wanaka to Te Anau; Milford Road – Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Key Summit, the Chasm, Milford Foreshore Walk, Tutoko River Bridge, Lake Marian Gantry, Lake Gunn Walk at Cascade Creek; Queenstown to Mt Cook – Peters Lookout; Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – Hooker Valley Track, Tasman Glacier Lookout, Tasman Glacier Lake Jetty Track.
NZ Guided Walks/Hollyford Track/NZ Snowshoe:
01/01/19 to 07/12/19.
Routeburn, Lake Sylvan, Ben Lomond,
Bobs Cove, and Mt Crichton Loop Track. Hollyford Track, Remarkables Skifield.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips
cancelled for high winds likely to result in windfall), and for Snowshoe Trips (trips
cancelled for conditions which exceed guest comfort, and where the skifield
road is closed).
Worked as a casual snow shoe guide
for NZ Snow Shoe (part of Guided Walks NZ). (1 day).
Acted as a snow shoe guide for NZ
Snow Shoe in the Remarkables in Queenstown. Duties included: providing guests
with information on the area’s geology, flora & fauna, cultural history,
and European history; instructions on equipment use; selecting safe routes to
avoid avalanche terrain; basic snow-pack analysis; and customer care.
Worked as a Day Walks Guide for NZ
Guided Walks. (49 days).
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ
Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup,
on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care
on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls
Huts; and from the Dart River through the bush to Lake Sylvan, and to the Lake
Sylvan Campsite – sections of this are off-track; and a day trip up Ben Lomond
in Queenstown starting at the top of the Gondola, up to the Saddle, and up Ben
Lomond; and a half-day trip around Bobs Cove and the Bridle Track near
Queenstown; and a half day trip around the Mount Crichton Loop as part of the
Miners Trail.
Worked
as lead guide on the 3 Day Hollyford Track for NZ Guided Walks. (21 days).
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters.
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters.
Worked
as a second guide (second guide) on the 3 Day Hollyford Track for NZ Guided
Walks. (3 days).
Acted as a second guide for NZ
Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings,
Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and
customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the
Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading
of passengers on to Helicopters. Guided Walks conducts 3 day and 2 day guided
walks on the Hollyford Track with associated Bus Transport, Jet Boat Transport,
and Helicopter transport – as well as operating 2 lodges (Pyke Lodge, and
Martins Bay Lodge).
Worked
as lead guide on the 2 Day Hollyford Track for NZ Guided Walks. (2 days).
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters
NZ Adventure Travel Guides:
04/03/19 to 15/03/19.
South Island – Nelson to Queenstown via
the West Coast.
All weather conditions.
Co-guide on National Geographic
Adventures 12 day South Island Trip. (12 days).
Pack personal and trip gear before a
trip; Manage and maintain vehicles, supplies, and guests (including medical
conditions and first aid events); Discuss and arrange optional activities for
guests;
Manage the safety of your group; Follow
NZATG company policies and procedures at all times; Identify any new hazards,
and complete appropriate paperwork for any accidents or incidents; Deal with
any required tasks at the completion of the tour.
Co-guiding in the following areas with
a group of 14 Guests: Abel Tasman National Park – Medlands Beach to Awaroa
Lodge via Tonga Quarry and Onetahuti Beach;
2018 Professional Log:
NZ Guided Walks:
08/10/18 to 31/12/18.
Routeburn, Lake Sylvan, Ben Lomond,
Bobs Cove, and Mt Crichton Loop Track. Hollyford Track.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips
cancelled for high winds likely to result in windfall).
Worked as a Day Walks Guide for NZ
Guided Walks. (20 days).
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ
Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup,
on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care
on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls
Huts; and from the Dart River through the bush to Lake Sylvan, and to the Lake
Sylvan Campsite – sections of this are off-track; and a day trip up Ben Lomond
in Queenstown starting at the top of the Gondola, up to the Saddle, and up Ben
Lomond; and a half-day trip around Bobs Cove and the Bridle Track near
Queenstown; and a half day trip around the Mount Crichton Loop as part of the
Miners Trail.
Worked
as lead guide on the 3 Day Hollyford Track for NZ Guided Walks. (9 days).
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters.
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters.
Acted as a second guide for NZ
Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings,
Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and
customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the
Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading
of passengers on to Helicopters. Guided Walks conducts 3 day and 2 day guided
walks on the Hollyford Track with associated Bus Transport, Jet Boat Transport,
and Helicopter transport – as well as operating 2 lodges (Pyke Lodge, and
Martins Bay Lodge).
I also operated as a casual bus
driver, driving the Hollyford Coach from Queenstown to Te Anau, down to the
Hollyford Track End, over to Milford Sound and then back to Queenstown.
Independent Mountain Guides:
11/09/18 to 31/12/18.
Acted as a hiking guide for Independent
Mountain Guides. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and
setup, on track guiding, and customer care on a half-day trip around Bobs Cove
and the Bridle Track near Queenstown.
11/09/18 to 31/12/18.
Queenstown and Surrounds; Bobs Cove – Queenstown.
All weather conditions.
Height Safety and Rope Access work. (3 days).
Assisted with safety on ladder
and flag work around Queenstown operating at height.
Worked as a Hiking Guide for Independent Mountain Guides at Bobs Cove. (1 day).
Acted as a hiking guide for Independent
Mountain Guides. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and
setup, on track guiding, and customer care on a half-day trip around Bobs Cove
and the Bridle Track near Queenstown.
NZ Adventure Travel Guides:
16/12/18 to 31/12/18.
South Island – Nelson to Queenstown via
the West Coast.
All weather conditions.
Co-guide on National Geographic Adventures
12 day South Island Trip. (4 days).
Pack personal and trip gear before a
trip; Manage and maintain vehicles, supplies, and guests (including medical conditions
and first aid events); Discuss and arrange optional activities for guests;
Manage the safety of your group; Follow
NZATG company policies and procedures at all times; Identify any new hazards,
and complete appropriate paperwork for any accidents or incidents; Deal with
any required tasks at the completion of the tour.
NZ Snow Shoe/Guided Walks NZ:
01/06/18 to 14/10/18.
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ
Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup,
on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care
on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls
Huts.
01/06/18 to 14/10/18.
Acted as a snow shoe guide for NZ
Snow Shoe in the Remarkables in Queenstown. Duties included: providing guests
with information on the area’s geology, flora & fauna, cultural history,
and European history; instructions on equipment use; selecting safe routes to
avoid avalanche terrain; basic snow-pack analysis; and customer care.
Worked as a casual Day Walks Guide
for NZ Guided Walks. (1 days).
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ
Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup,
on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care
on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls
Huts.
NZ Guided Walks:
01/01/18 to 31/05/18.
Routeburn, Lake Sylvan, Ben Lomond,
Bobs Cove, Mt Crichton Loop Track, and Glenorchy Lagoon. Hollyford Track.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips
cancelled for high winds likely to result in windfall).
Worked as a Day Walks Guide for NZ
Guided Walks. (62 days).
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ
Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup,
on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care
on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls
Huts; and from the Dart River through the bush to Lake Sylvan, and to the Lake
Sylvan Campsite – sections of this are off-track; and a day trip up Ben Lomond
in Queenstown starting at the top of the Gondola, up to the Saddle, and up Ben
Lomond; and a half-day trip around Bobs Cove and the Bridle Track near
Queenstown; and a half day trip around the Mount Crichton Loop as part of the
Miners Trail.
Worked
as a second guide (second guide) on the 3 Day Hollyford Track for NZ Guided
Walks.
(9 days).
(9 days).
Acted as a second guide for NZ
Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings,
Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and
customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the
Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading
of passengers on to Helicopters. Guided Walks conducts 3 day and 2 day guided
walks on the Hollyford Track with associated Bus Transport, Jet Boat Transport,
and Helicopter transport – as well as operating 2 lodges (Pyke Lodge, and
Martins Bay Lodge).
I also operated as a casual bus
driver, driving the Hollyford Coach from Queenstown to Te Anau, down to the
Hollyford Track End, over to Milford Sound and then back to Queenstown.
Worked
as lead guide on the 2 Day Hollyford Track for NZ Guided Walks. (6 days).
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters.
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of passengers on to Helicopters.
2017 Professional Log:
NZ Guided Walks:
04/10/17 to 31/12/17.
Routeburn, Lake Sylvan, Ben Lomond, Bobs Cove, and Mt Crichton Loop Track. Hollyford Track.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips
cancelled for high winds likely to result in windfall).
Worked as a Day Walks Guide for NZ
Guided Walks. (36 days).
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ
Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup,
on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care
on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls
Huts; and from the Dart River through the bush to Lake Sylvan, and to the Lake
Sylvan Campsite – sections of this are off-track; and a day trip up Ben Lomond
in Queenstown starting at the top of the Gondola, up to the Saddle, and up Ben
Lomond; and a half-day trip around Bobs Cove and the Bridle Track near
Queenstown
Worked
as a second guide on the Hollyford Track for NZ Guided Walks. (16 days).
Acted as a second guide for NZ
Guided Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings,
Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and
customer care on the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the
Lodges, loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading
of passengers on to Helicopters. Guided Walks conducts 3 day and 2 day guided
walks on the Hollyford Track with associated Bus Transport, Jet Boat Transport,
and Helicopter transport – as well as operating 2 lodges (Pyke Lodge, and
Martins Bay Lodge).
I also operated as a casual bus
driver, driving the Hollyford Coach from Queenstown to Te Anau, down to the
Hollyford Track End, over to Milford Sound and then back to Queenstown.
Worked
as lead guide on the 2 Day Hollyford Track for NZ Guided Walks. (4 days).
Acted as a lead guide for NZ Guided
Walk on the Hollyford Track. Provided Customer Briefings, Interpretation,
instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and customer care on
the Hollyford Track. Assisting with Hosting guests at the Lodges,
loading/unloaded of passengers on to Jet Boats, and loading/unloading of
passengers on to Helicopters.
NZ Snow Shoe/NZ Guided Walks:
06/06/17 to 30/09/17.
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls Huts; and from the Dart River through the
bush to Lake Sylvan, and to the Lake Sylvan Campsite – sections of this are
off-track; and a half-day trip around Bobs
Cove and the Bridle Track near Queenstown
Acted as a snow shoe guide for NZ
Snow Shoe in the Remarkables in Queenstown. Duties included: providing guests
with information on the area’s geology, flora & fauna, cultural history,
and European history; instructions on equipment use; selecting safe routes to
avoid avalanche terrain; basic snow-pack analysis; and customer care.
Worked as a Hiking Guide for NZ Guided Walks. (12 days).
Acted as a hiking guide for NZ Guided Walks. Provided Interpretation, instructions on equipment use and setup, on track guiding, and off-track route selection and guided, and customer care on the Routeburn Track as a day walk up to Routeburn Flats or Routeburns Falls Huts; and from the Dart River through the
bush to Lake Sylvan, and to the Lake Sylvan Campsite – sections of this are
off-track; and a half-day trip around Bobs
Cove and the Bridle Track near Queenstown
Glacier Explorers:
01/01/17 to 31/05/17
Tasman Glacier Lake and Track.
Steffan Rolfe.
All Weather Conditions (trips only cancelled for high winds, and heavy
rain/snow)
Worked on a casual basis for Glacier Explorers as a Guide/Skipper (3 days).
Acted as a Casual Skipper/Guide
for Glacier Explorers on the Tasman Glacier Lake. Duties included guiding up to
42 passengers along the Tasman Glacier Lake track (approximately 20 minutes
long), and then driving a 15 seater boat with an outboard motor around the
Glacier Lake for between 40 to 55 minutes, while providing information relating
to the Lake, Icebergs, Glacier and Flora & Fauna.
Tasman Valley Tours:
01/01/17 to 31/05/17.
Tasman Valley Road and Ball Pass Road.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips only cancelled due to heavy rain, or
avalanche danger).
Worked as a Casual Driver/Guide for Tasman Valley Tours. (3 days).
Acted as a Driver/Guide for
Tasman Valley Tours on the Ball Hut Road. Duties included driving a 4WD up the
Tasman Valley Road (and occasionally up the Ball Hut Road), and then driving an
ARGO up the Ball Pass Road for approx. 5km. Then guiding guests up a short walk
(5 minutes) up to the top of a moraine wall to a lookout with a view of the
Tasman Glacier Lake and Terminal Face. Also provided guests with information
relating to the Geology, Glacier, Glacier Lake, and Flora & Fauna.
Alpine Trekking:
01/01/17 to 31/05/17.
Hooker Valley Track, Governors Bush Track, Kea Point Track – Aoraki
Mount Cook National Park.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips only cancelled due to thunder storms).
Worked as a casual trekking guide with Alpine Trekking in Mt Cook
National Park. (2 days).
Acted as a trekking guide for
Alpine Trekking on the Hooker Valley Track. Duties included providing guests
with information on the area’s geology, flora & fauna, cultural history,
and European history.
2016 Professional Log
Glacier Explorers:
27/10/15 to 01/05/16.
Tasman Glacier Lake and Track.
Steffan Rolfe.
All Weather Conditions (trips only cancelled for high winds, and heavy
rain/snow)
Spent 6 months working for Glacier Explorers as a Guide/Skipper (131 days).
Acted as a Skipper/Guide for
Glacier Explorers on the Tasman Glacier Lake. Duties included guiding up to 42
passengers along the Tasman Glacier Lake track (approximately 20 minutes long),
and then driving a 15 seater boat with an outboard motor around the Glacier
Lake for between 40 to 55 minutes, while providing information relating to the
Lake, Icebergs, Glacier and Flora & Fauna.
Tasman Valley Tours:
01/05/16 to 31/12/16.
Tasman Valley Road and Ball Pass Road.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips only cancelled due to heavy rain, or
avalanche danger).
Have been training as a Driver/Guide for Tasman Valley Tours. (3 days).
Acted as a Driver/Guide for
Tasman Valley Tours on the Ball Hut Road. Duties included driving a 4WD up the
Tasman Valley Road (and occasionally up the Ball Hut Road), and then driving an
ARGO up the Ball Pass Road for approx. 5km. Then guiding guests up a short walk
(5 minutes) up to the top of a moraine wall to a lookout with a view of the
Tasman Glacier Lake and Terminal Face. Also provided guests with information
relating to the Geology, Glacier, Glacier Lake, and Flora & Fauna.
Alpine Trekking:
14/05/16 to 31/12/16.
Hooker Valley Track, Governors Bush Track, Kea Point Track – Aoraki Mount
Cook National Park.
Steffan Rolfe.
All weather conditions (trips only cancelled due to thunder storms).
Have been training as a trekking guide with Alpine Trekking in Mt Cook
National Park. (3 days).
Acted as a trekking guide for
Alpine Trekking on the Hooker Valley Track. Duties included providing guests
with information on the area’s geology, flora & fauna, cultural history,
and European history.
