THE MOUNTAIN TREK STAFF

With one of the highest guides-to-guest ratio in the world, you can understand why we receive so many Top Service awards. Your every need is taken care of during this all-inclusive experience. From the gourmet chefs who prepare your delicious meals to the knowledgeable and safety-conscious guides who take you out onto the trails, every staff member’s goal is to ensure you are well taken care of. And our support doesn’t stop there. As part of the Mountain Trek community, you’ll receive regular follow ups from us and we encourage you to touch base anytime if you’re needing support, encouragement or you just want to say hi. Here are just a few of the faces you’ll see during your time at Mountain Trek — one of the most life-changing health and detox retreats in the world:

Kirkland Shave

Program Director & Lead Guide

Kirkland Shave embodies the essence of Mountain Trek. A certified hiking guide and a certified Life Coach, Kirk is a motivator who challenges guests to do more than they thought possible. Kirkland walks the Mountain Trek talk… sometimes barefoot.

Cathy Grierson

Head Guide & Fitness Director

A certified hiking guide for over 25 years, Cathy Grierson has developed a fitness program at Mountain Trek that complements the hiking intensive. Her positive, upbeat manner inspires and motivates our guests; she is a true role model staff member.

Jenn Keirstead

Nutritionist & Guide

Jenn Keirstead has taught about the healing qualities of whole foods for the last decade. With a background in psychology and nutrition, she delves deep into diet, lifestyle and emotional aspects of food, offering insightful and practical changes for our guests.

Kimberley O’Brien

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Kimberley O’Brien is a naturopathic doctor with expertise in treating fatigue, stress, hormonal imbalances and digestive concerns. She employs science-based diagnostic testing to identify and treat the underlying cause of health concerns. Dr. O’Brien offers naturopathic health consultations and specialized laboratory testing.

Katya Hayes

Yoga Teacher, Fitness Instructor

Katya Hayes has been a yoga teacher for 15 years. She owns her own studio and is the first western woman to receive certification by the International Korean Yoga Association. She has studied yoga, Buddhism, Iyengar, Ashtanga and Vinyasa.

Sage Leboutan

Kinesiologist & Guide

Sage Leboutan grew up in the West Kootenays, where she developed her passion for the outdoors. Since then has taught yoga in Central and South America and earned a degree in Kinesiology.

Simon Shave

Guide

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

Jeanie Dwyer

Guide

Jeannie Dwyer has been playing and working in the outdoors of British Columbia all her life. Born and raised in the West Kootenays, she loves nothing more than showing guests the beautiful secret spots around the region.

Lauren Powers

Guide

Lauren Powers is a passionate hiker, skier and photographer who has lived out West for the past eight years. She majored in Geography at the University of British Columbia and is applying her knowledge and love of the outdoors to a career in guiding.

THE MOUNTAIN TREK STAFF

Kirkland Shave

Cathy Grierson

Jenn Keirstead

Kimberley O’Brien

Katya Hayes

Sage Leboutan

Simon Shave

Jeanie Dwyer

Lauren Powers

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