Guides and Staff

Strong, focused, dedicated and nurturing — Kirkland Shave embodies the essence of Mountain Trek. A park ranger and wilderness skills instructor for two decades, a certified hiking guide and a certified Life Coach, Kirk is a motivator who challenges guests to do more than they thought possible. His care and attention help guests make important and enduring lifestyle changes. Kirk walks the Mountain Trek talk…sometimes barefoot.

Energetic and passionate about health and fitness, Simon Shave recently completed a undergraduate degree specializing in stress and health. Beyond these passions he has grown up both playing and working throughout the the beautiful Kootenay mountains.