Shauna made her way up to Big Bear Lake in 2007. She was drawn in by the blue skies, the picturesque beauty of the lake, the vast National Forest and endless outdoor activities. As an avid hiker and backpacker, she has a vast experience in National Parks and Wilderness Areas such as San Gorgonio Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness and Ansel Adams Wilderness along with Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Zion and Joshua Tree National Parks. Her greatest accomplishment so far has been hiking 2,000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail – a long distance hiking trail reaching from Mexico to Canada. With nearly 40 miles of this iconic trail running directly through Big Bear, there is no better place to train for high altitude mountain hiking. She has volunteered her time to the Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team and the Big Bear Trails Foundation.  She is devoted to keeping Big Bear’s valued trails in a safe and enjoyable condition for those who are as captivated by nature as she is. In addition to her commitment to local agencies, she dedicates her time and energy to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the National Park Conservation Association and the Yosemite Conservancy. She is passionate about sharing her love of the mountains and educating others on Leave No Trace principles, the ten essentials and  trail etiquette to help make the trails better for the enjoyment of all.

• Wilderness First Responder course completed 10/2020
• Fully vaccinated for the Covid virus 4/1/2021
• Big Bear Trails Foundation volunteer
• Bear Valley Search and Rescue Academy 6/2018

Interested in being a guide?

Requirements for hire

1. Must have minimum 3 years of outdoor experience
2.  Provide proof of personal insurance
3.  Provide proof of covid vaccination and booster
4.  Provide current CPR and First Aid cards (or training provided by BBHA)
5.  Knowledge of local history (suggestions provided by BBHA)
6.  Knowledge of local flora and fauna (suggestions provided by BBHA)
7. Able to perform job requirements (provided by BBHA)
8. Follow current Guide Procedures (provided by BBHA).

Please email Shauna (shauna@bigbearhikingadventures.com) with a description of your outdoor experience, your ability to provide required documents and why you would like to be a guide with Big Bear Hiking Adventures