Active Adventures Guide | New Zealand
Growing up hiking with her family in the North Island, Sasha fell in love with the outdoors at a young age. She has been focusing the last few years towards outdoor education and sharing the beauty of the land where she grew up. She is so excited to share knowledge and inspire curiosity with Active Adventures guests!
What's your favorite travel destination?
My favorite place I’ve traveled has got to be Central America - surf, sun, and lovely locals.
What's your favorite adventure activity?
Snowboarding, surfing, and hiking are my favorite activities - when I’m doing any of these is when I’m most mindful and happy.
What has been your most inspiring adventure experience?
Starting the Tongariro Crossing in the North Island of New Zealand at 3am to be at the highest point for sunrise.
When did you first get the travel bug?
Growing up, I loved listening to my dad regale my sister and I with his stories of living abroad in Europe. I was lucky enough to travel to the States and South Africa with my family when I was a teenager, and not long after that I booked my OE (as we Kiwis say - Overseas Experience) to Canada.
What is your favorite trip to lead?
The Ultimate South Island Adventure is epic!
Why did you want to guide for Active Adventures?
Hiking guiding has been a dream of mine for a long time. I always knew I wanted to work outdoors one way or another. A friend recommended the company to me and I’m stoked to be guiding here!
What's a destination you'd like to travel to, that you haven't been to yet?
Sri Lanka for a surf trip!
Do you have any favorite hobbies or special talents?
I secretly love a rainy day so I have an excuse to stay in, drink tea, and crochet all day.
