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What we do...

Alpha Adventures & Education provides dynamic outdoor skills instruction and guiding across diverse environments. In our retail store we provide outstanding gear with exceptional service.

Our goal is to provide our clients with rewarding outdoor experiences that allow for personal discovery.

We are confident that you will enjoy exploring these new skills in supportive and exciting settings. Whether it's an introductory lesson, or a guided trip, we pride ourselves on providing exemplary service.

Our list of educational clients includes:

  • The University of British Columbia
  • Simon Fraser University
  • Sunshine Coast Parks and Recreation
  • The Dan Culver Follow Your Dreams Foundation
  • Scouts Canada
  • A Variety of Public Schools

Who we are...

The word alpha: al·pha

n.

The first one;
the beginning.

Let your outdoor adventures begin with us...

Our Staff:

Jamie Mani - B.Ed

Owner Operator

Jamie is an Outdoor Education / PE specialist teacher in the Sunshine Coast School District. For over 5 years he taught in the TREK outdoor education program (Vancouver School Board) and has instructed outdoor pursuits courses for Simon Fraser University. He has a vast array of experience instructing children, adolescents, and adults. He has taught outdoor / environmental education through a number of programs in the lower mainland and Squamish. Instructing subjects include: Flatwater Canoeing, Telemark Skiing, Kayaking. Other interests include: Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, and Mountain Biking.

Member: Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia, Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia, Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors.

Certified: Teacher, Wilderness First Aid, Sea Kayak Guide, Canoe Instructor, Telemark Ski Instructor

Sarah Mani - B.Ed

Co-Instructor

Sarah is also an Outdoor Education school teacher who specializes in P.E. She brings a wealth of knowledge as a sports trainer, a skier, a mountain biking coach and of course a kayaking and flatwater canoe instructor. In addition to teaching sports training courses, Sarah has also instructed outdoor pursuits courses for Simon Fraser University. You can often find her riding her bike on the Sunshine Coast or running with our dog Tele.

Certified: Teacher, Wilderness First Aid, Sea Kayak Instructor, Canoe Instructor.


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