Guide Bios

Get to know a few of our fabulous guides!

Travis Goodridge

Travis was born and raised in the town of Canoe, British Columbia, and unsurprisingly, he loves to paddle. Growing up outside of Salmon Arm, he spent his earliest years on Shuswap Lake. Travis received his diploma in Adventure Tourism from the College of the Rockies, and has since worked all over western Canada. He has spent time as a guide in the Arctic, and as a hiking guide in the Yukon. Travis has spent the last nine summers working in Wells Gray Park, the last seven with Wells Gray Adventures.

In the winter months, Travis works as a backcountry ski guide outside of Canmore at Talus Lodge.  Travis is an inveterate adventurer. Travis has some amazing traverse experiences under his belt, including a winter traverse of Wells Gray Park and the Cariboo Mountains,  and a paddle traverse that included an 8km portage over North Tweedsmuir between Surel and Lindquist Lakes. Travis is certified as an ACMG Ski Guide and has certifications from Wilderness First Aid, CAA, BC Paddle Association, and Interpretive Guides Association.

Christopher Murray-Schlitt

Christopher was born and raised in Chilliwack, BC and spent much of his youth hiking and backpacking in the temperate rainforest and alpine meadows of the North Cascades and West Coast. From a young age, Christopher had a keen interest in mountains, biology, and other wild places. He is always looking to learn more, and share what he can about the beautiful province he calls home.

In 2019, Christopher embarked and completed a monumental 4000km hike from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. Eager to turn his passion into a profession, Christopher completed the Adventure Studies program at Thompson Rivers University and has worked for Wells Gray Adventures since 2022.

In his free time, Christopher can be found indulging in his favorite pursuits: backcountry skiing, hiking, and climbing across the vast expanse of British Columbia. When he’s not in the mountains, he dedicates his time to researching maps and trip reports, and honing his skills in preparation for new and exciting adventures. During the winter months, Christopher works as a professional ski patroller in the Canadian Rockies.

With certifications from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA), and as a Wilderness First Responder, Christopher brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a genuine love for the outdoors to every guided expedition.

JF Labranche

JF was born and raised in the eastern Canadian province of Quebec. He spent his younger years travelling across North America, hiking and paddling everywhere he went. JF received his Adventure Guide Diploma from Thompson Rivers University, and began working for Wells Gray Adventures in 2004.

During the summer you can usually find JF in the backcountry showing guests the wonders that Wells Gray Park has to offer. On his days off he paddles the Clearwater River in his white-water canoe. JF calls Clearwater home year-round and is a true local.

JF has explored all around the world, climbing and hiking in Europe and Patagonia including summiting Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Western hemisphere. In addition to his Adventure guide qualifications, JF has certifications in canoeing, and through the ACMG. (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) and is an accomplished naturalist.

Linus Persson

Linus was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and spent his youth hiking and skiing in the wilderness of Scandinavia. After high school, he spent a year travelling the world alone—climbing peaks and exploring wild areas. Linus travelled to Chile, where he spent time working in outdoor education and leadership training. While in Chile Linus explored the on the Northern Patagonian Ice Cap.

Linus decided to make outdoor pursuits his career and travelled to Kamloops, British Columbia to complete his Adventure Studies diploma at Thompson Rivers University. He began working with Wells Gray Adventures in 2017.

During the winter Linus works as a Heli Ski Guide and as an instructor of avalanche safety courses.

Living in Kamloops year-round, Linus and his young family take full advantage of the city’s world-class mountain access. Linus has been able to make a career out of doing what he loves—climbing and skiing all around the world. Linus carries certifications from the ACMG, Canadian Avalanche Association, WFR, and the Wilderness Education Association.

Christine Feleki

Christine started her guiding career with Wells Gray Adventures in 2012.  After completing a degree in journalism and photography, she decided to make the outdoors her office and attended Thompson Rivers University where she graduated in the Adventure Guide Program.

In the winter Christine ski guides on a split-board all over BC.  As a sponsored athlete and equipment tester for Arc’teryx, some of her great adventures have been captured on video. If you are needing some mountain inspiration, go to YouTube and check it out. 

When she isn’t in the mountains, Christine is on the ocean where she spends as much time as she can surfing the West Coast with her partner. 

Christine has her association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification for hiking and winter riding. Christine is an amazing guide and accomplished naturalist and photographer.