An avid enthusiast of wilderness and backcountry experiences, Simone taught outdoor education in the Snowdonian mountains of Wales for 13 years before moving to the southern French Alps, where she leads treks in the Alpes Maritimes. Her leadership stints have taken her beyond Europe, though—one year she led a month-long expedition to Botswana and Zambia with a team of 11 schoolgirls! Alongside her adventurous career as a guide, she is also an advanced paraglider pilot and competes at a national level, racing in the skies above the Alps and other regions. When not leading trips, Simone spends time with her husband and two sons and lives off the grid in a solar-powered house that she and her husband built.
Simone is professional, caring, and fun! Her joy of life so apparent, and she skillfully helped all enjoy the trip to its fullest!
I never saw Simone without a smile. She was encouraging, helpful, and professional. She's strong and competent and makes it all look easy.
Simone was a true delight to meet and a very accomplished lady. She was a great asset to the trip. I would not have wanted to do the trip without her!
Simone is the person you want with you if you get lost in the Amazon. Brave, super-competent, a real leader, AND a happy person. None of us will ever forget the night she arranged for us to play charades!
Simone's joyful enthusiasm and energetic personality was adorable! She was always smiling and was also extremely skilled, competent, and helpful! Her many adventurous experiences were so interesting!
Simone cared deeply for each person on the trip, and was attentive to each person's strengths and weaknesses. I can still hear her Wales accent in my head.
Simone was extraordinary—bright, caring of everyone, witty, and just fun to be with.
