Scott Gilchrist
Position: Trip Leader/Raft Guide, Bungee Tower Jump Master, Kayaker
Home: Petawawa, Ontario
Why Wilderness Tours?
There are 2 amazing rivers in my back yard,the mighty Ottawa and the Petawawa. I decided I wanted to learn to whitewater kayak so I started asking questions. A friend of mine that I teach skiing with works here and said why don’t you come be a river guide, you’ll learn the river and meet lots of people to kayak with. It was Sept that first year before I even got in a kayak because I was having so much fun rafting. The rest is as they say, history.
Best Memory:
Sounds cheesy but my best memory happens every weekend. I’m a Weekend Warrior so every weekend I get away from my full time job and spend my spare time on the river and on the bungee tower. It’s and incredible place to unwind. Every weekend I get to share the magic of the river with amazing people from all over the world. What’s better than that?
Best Story:
First day of Rookie Training. I showed up super keen and eager to get started. We geared up and headed to the first rapid. It was swim time. Our fearless leader jumped in and like little ducks that didn’t know any better we jumped in right after him. As I went through Phil’s Hole I ended up taking a little drink. I came out the other side upside down and spitting and sputtering. Once I got back to shore I stood with hands on my knees, begging for oxygen and contemplating life. We were about an hour into Rookie Training and I almost quit thinking this isn’t for me. I toughed it out and made it through training. Since that day I’ve had some of the best summers of my life guiding at Wilderness Tours.
Favorite Joke:
I’ve got lots of jokes for you. Some are pretty good, most are not but I tell them anyway. Come spend a day on the river with me and I’ll share them all with you. We’re alone in a raft for the day….so you don’t really have a choice but to hear them.
Hobbies/Interests:
Rafting, Kayaking, Skiing, Rock Climbing, Golf, Anything outdoors, Get out there and do something.
Home: Petawawa, Ontario
Why Wilderness Tours?
There are 2 amazing rivers in my back yard,the mighty Ottawa and the Petawawa. I decided I wanted to learn to whitewater kayak so I started asking questions. A friend of mine that I teach skiing with works here and said why don’t you come be a river guide, you’ll learn the river and meet lots of people to kayak with. It was Sept that first year before I even got in a kayak because I was having so much fun rafting. The rest is as they say, history.
Best Memory:
Sounds cheesy but my best memory happens every weekend. I’m a Weekend Warrior so every weekend I get away from my full time job and spend my spare time on the river and on the bungee tower. It’s and incredible place to unwind. Every weekend I get to share the magic of the river with amazing people from all over the world. What’s better than that?
Best Story:
First day of Rookie Training. I showed up super keen and eager to get started. We geared up and headed to the first rapid. It was swim time. Our fearless leader jumped in and like little ducks that didn’t know any better we jumped in right after him. As I went through Phil’s Hole I ended up taking a little drink. I came out the other side upside down and spitting and sputtering. Once I got back to shore I stood with hands on my knees, begging for oxygen and contemplating life. We were about an hour into Rookie Training and I almost quit thinking this isn’t for me. I toughed it out and made it through training. Since that day I’ve had some of the best summers of my life guiding at Wilderness Tours.
Favorite Joke:
I’ve got lots of jokes for you. Some are pretty good, most are not but I tell them anyway. Come spend a day on the river with me and I’ll share them all with you. We’re alone in a raft for the day….so you don’t really have a choice but to hear them.
Hobbies/Interests:
Rafting, Kayaking, Skiing, Rock Climbing, Golf, Anything outdoors, Get out there and do something.
