Our Team

Julius

Owner & Guide

Julius is one of British Columbia’s most seasoned bear guides, with nearly 20 years of experience—much of it spent alongside grizzlies in the wild. A certified rafting guide, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, and Level 3 animal tracker, he brings deep expertise to every adventure. He’s also a Level 3 bear-viewing guide and instructor, trained in off-road and ATV driving and pilots his own bushplane to reach the most remote corners of the wilderness.

Beyond the field, Julius is a passionate advocate for bear conservation, an accomplished journalist in Eastern Europe and a public speaker and visiting professor at a number of universities. He speaks fluent Hungarian and conversational Russian, and has a story for every trail.

Bryn

Operations Manager & Guide

Bryn has spent most of his life in the mountains of western Canada. Skiing, camping and hiking have always been a major part of his life. He worked as a grizzly bear-viewing guide on the West Coast for five years. He has spent a lot of time in close proximity to bears and has a passion for conservation.

In the winter months, Bryn works as a ski guide at a backcountry snow-cat skiing lodge in the Monashee mountains.

Sage

Biologist, Tracker & Guide

Sage is a very experienced bear guide and passionate naturalist who has been part of the Wild Bear Lodge team since 2017. With a degree in Biology and a PhD in animal behaviour, she is a rising star in her field. Despite her youth, Sage is also Canada’s top animal master tracker and runs tracking workshops throughout the country. 

Sage holds certifications as a Swiftwater Rescue Technician, wilderness first responder and Level 3 bear-viewing guide. She’s also trained in ATV, UTV and off-road vehicle driving. She speaks French and some Spanish, and brings warmth, curiosity and expertise to every wilderness encounter.

Bree

Lodge Manager & Chef

Bree brings heart, energy and a deep connection to the valley she’s long called home. A familiar face in the community, she’s known for her passion and involvement in a range of local projects. Bree first joined Wild Bear Lodge as our cook, then took time off to start a family and launch her own businesses. Now, she’s back, this time running the operations side of the lodge with warmth and care. She lives an hour down the road with her husband and daughter, and loves the rural life.

Kim

Cook

Kim and her partner Todd live half a mile away from the lodge in their own small house. Kim is a Red Seal chef, has worked at the lodge for many years and has a long history in catering. Kim loves cooking—and is proud of the fact that no one ever leaves her table hungry.

Mel

Head Housekeeper

Originally from the Philippines, Mel has called this valley home for over 20 years. Drawn to the mountains, the lake and the abundance of wildlife, she says it’s a place she never wants to leave.

Mel is our dedicated head housekeeper and one of the hardest-working people we know. She’s been an essential part of the Wild Bear Lodge team for many years, bringing care and consistency to everything she does.

Cheryl

Housekeeper

Cheryl grew up in the local community and has lived here all her life. Her family’s roots in the area go back so far that some of the local roads are named after them. Cheryl is a true local, with a sparkling smile and a salty sense of humour. She works with Mel to make sure the cabins and the lodge are always clean and tidy for our guests.