Our team
This is Sidetracked Adventure. A women-owned adventure travel company, dedicated to providing unforgettable wilderness adventures in wild places. Our team is comprised of passionate guides, each with their own unique character and expertise, ensuring you're in safe hands every step of the way.
Together, our team is dedicated to providing you with an unparalleled experience in the wild. Whether you're seeking thrills, relaxation, or a deeper connection with nature, we're here to make your adventure dreams a reality.
SOPHIE | FOUNDER | INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESS GUIDE
What started off as a hand-drawn map, an old pair of Finnish army skis, and a group of reliable buddies willing to follow me up to the Arctic has now turned into my dream job. I fell in love with Lapland in my early 20s and returned home where the stability of a graphic design job failed to drown out the call of adventure. It was the best thing I ever did. Finding amazing places and then getting to share them with other cool people is what it’s about. I’ve been able to put everything into Sidetracked that I was missing beforehand - adventure, community, experiences, creativity, challenge, and a way to give something back. It’s a part of me, and I’m incredibly proud of that.
We do things differently, that’s why we’re called Sidetracked. You won’t find us following the crowds - you’ll see us dropping back and heading the other way.
Explore cool places with cool people!
Meet our Winter guides
Chris | INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESS GUIDE
I'm drawn to human powered expeditions through wild places by kayak, bike, skis or on foot. Moving through nature by your own power and sleeping in the wilderness immerses you in your surroundings. It allows glimpses into nature's subtleties, it's rhythms, it's balance, it's brutality. You go to places physically and mentally not accessible in everyday life. It's a pleasure to be in a position where I can pass on these experiences to others and I look forward to spending time with you in the wilderness.
Sirpa | INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESS GUIDE
Living on an island, in the middle of nowhere, I'm literally surrounded by the sea, forest and wildlife. My passion is to explore and find beautiful places up in Lapland. I've been going there all my life. I love the peaceful atmosphere and endless landscapes. I can't wait to bring these experiences to you. You might get caught by it (or it might catch you and not let go)
Lotta | INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESS GUIDE
Cold temperatures, pouring rain or gusting and howling wind might sound terrifying or even unpleasant to most, but as a wilderness guide, I like to encourage people to welcome those with a smile and laughter and consider them as an extra spice that will make all the other flavours pop. Those are the exact things that will keep making the trip - and your life around the trip even better.
On my guided trips, I hope to bring this mental state of mind to others and help to find that same enriching spice from within.
See you out there!
Charlie | INTERNATIONAL Mountain Leader
Charlie has come a long way from the day he fainted after testing how sharp his birthday Swiss Army Knife present from his sister was during a family camping trip to Chamonix when he was 13. Growing up in Shrewsbury, he lived within a Nature Reserve that offered woodlands for building dens and a peat swamp for constructing makeshift rafts and bridges. The Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and The Long Mynd were Charlie's stomping ground as he started venturing into the hills and mountains.
Somehow completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering in Sheffield after the many running, mountain biking and hiking distractions in nearby Peak District, he found himself in the Italian Dolomites putting it to good use taking groups out on hiking, road cycling, snowshoeing and skiing adventures.
After 10 more years exploring the Alps and guiding groups on all sorts of hiking adventures, he now calls East Tyrol in Austria home - positioned in his mountain utopia between the unique pale mountains of Italian Dolomites and the largest National Park in the Alps, Hohe Tauern. A UIMLA certified International Mountain Leader and aspiring member of his local mountain rescue team, his longing for adventure now brings him to Finland to share with you his passion for exploration, tranquility of nature and a good game of cards
Jen S | International Mountain Leader
Jen grew up about as far from the mountains and nature as you can get—in Birmingham, UK. An avid climber and environmentalist, Jen’s passion for the mountains and the natural world is contagious. When she’s not guiding, Jennifer spends her free time climbing, skiing and travelling. Sociable, caring and always smiling, Jen is the perfect guide to keep you laughing and motivated on your adventure.
Meet our Summer guides
Emily | International Mountain Leader
Emily, is originally from the UK and now living in Zermatt, Switzerland. She spends her time exploring the mountains in every different way - Cycling, Running and Skiing. Emily’s energy is hard to rival and her love for adventure is infectious. You will be in very capable hands with Emily guiding you.
bex | International Mountain Leader
Bex is an International Mountain Leader with many years of experience guiding clients across Europe and the Middle East. She’s also a qualified mountaineering and climbing instructor and has led and taught clients how to climb and traverse the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye, one of the UK’s most challenging alpine-style ridgelines.
Driven by a deep passion for exploration, she spends much of her time in the mountains—whether climbing, trekking, or on skis. Bex’s adventures have taken her into some of the world’s more remote and rugged regions, including the wild landscapes of Kyrgyzstan and Georgia.
Since 2021, she has become increasingly involved in environmental protection. Working on ecological surveys and conservation projects in Scotland, aiming to reduce the impact of outdoor activities on fragile habitats and ensure these wild spaces remain unspoiled for future generations.
Willow | International Mountain Leader
Originally from the rolling hills of the Peak District in the UK, Willow has now made her home in the French Alps in Chamonix for the past six years, drawn by a deep love of the mountains and the wild landscapes there. She spends her time hiking, running, climbing, skiing, biking, or simply wandering through quiet forests and beside rivers. She loves being in wild places, especially when sharing beautiful remote places with other like-minded people. She loves meeting new people and sharing her love of the mountains with them.
As a guide, Willow brings together curiosity, care, and a sense of joyful adventure, whether you're pushing your limits on a trail or slowing down to notice the tiny details of the world around you. She’s excited to guide others through the places she loves, and to discover new ones along the way.
