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Who We Are

Meet Hannah + Trent

Since making Seward their home in 2012, Hannah and Trent Lafleur, along with their two daughters, have dedicated themselves to sharing the wonder of Kenai Fjords. With decades of experience guiding guests through Alaska’s wild landscapes, supported by an expert team of guides, they aim to inspire and educate guests about Alaska’s fragile wilderness, the importance of preservation, and the joy of kayaking as a way to explore their beautiful home.

Meet our Guides

Our guides are the heart of Kayak Adventures. Their passion and expertise turn every tour into a meaningful connection with Alaska’s wild places.

Longest Training in Alaska

We conduct the longest training of any sea kayak operator in the state. This ensures every guide is well-prepared to lead memorable trips in challenging environments.

Beyond their technical expertise, our guides share a deep-rooted love for the wilderness and the local community. Each tour is filled with their unique ecological, geological, and historical insights — and usually the best local spots for a post-tour IPA or bite to eat.

Our Training Includes

  • Leave-No-Trace Training – low-impact practices for Alaska’s wild places
  • ACA Level 2 or higher skill assessment – sea kayaking skills and rescues
  • ACA Day Trip Leadership assessment – trip leading skills for sea kayakers
  • Wilderness First Responder Certification – wilderness medical skills

  • Olivia T

    Olivia Thompson grew up in Summit County, Colorado, skiing, hiking, and always chasing the next adventure.

  • Cooper G.

    Drawn from New Jersey suburbs to Alaska’s wild coast, Cooper finds freedom in simple travel, wild places, and the lessons nature quietly teaches those who listen.

  • Abby L.

    Sun seeker, earth enthusiast and animal advocate. Going wherever the current takes her, but Alaska is sure starting to feel like home.

  • Charlie O.

    Charlie has been an outdoor guide for four years, recently earning her Master’s in Outdoor Recreation. She aims to create meaningful experiences that inspire adventure, connection, and appreciation for nature.

  • Abi B.

    Oh snap, she’s back folks! Abi’s here for another summer of towing ropes and taking names. According to Nara, our best Abba. Yeehaw!

  • Lexi K.

    Lexi K. grew up in Denver, Colorado, exploring creeks, rock collecting, and falling in love with water.

  • China G.

    China G. grew up wandering redwood forests, cobbly beaches, and rolling hills in Northern California, often paddling tandem sea kayaks with her dad.

  • Zach M.

    Zach is a musician, painter, and writer, with a passion for sharing the untamed beauty of Alaska with those who come looking for it.

  • Maggie B.

    Maggie was born and raised in South Carolina to love biking, cheering for the Clemson Tigers, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

  • Tony G.

    Tony is a naturalist at heart. He has an environmental studies degree and has built his life experiences on international travel, thru-hiking, sustainable agriculture and outdoor adventure.

  • Cole K.

    Cole K. is drawn to Alaska’s dramatic landscapes and the glaciers that carve them, finding purpose in sharing these fragile ecosystems with others.

  • Anna T.

    In Alaska, Anna experiences joy and wonder on a regular basis, whether it’s kayaking, trail running, or being surrounded by the laughter of her friends.

  • Hannah and Trent Lafleur

    Hannah and Trent Lafleur met, married, and built a life together in Seward, a place they’re endlessly grateful to call home.

  • Laban W.

    Laban W. grew up exploring the forests of Pennsylvania, a love of wild places that eventually led him from studying music to working in horticultural therapy, outdoor education, and natural resource management.

  • Abby H.

    Marine biologist, kayak guide, and type 2 fun enthusiast – Abby moves between Alaska’s seas and summits, guiding through fjords and chasing joy up every mountain.

  • Erick L.

    You like boredom? You like limitations? You like complacency? Well, you’ll find none of that with Erick. Excitement, lichen, packraft. That’s what you’ll get instead. Let’s ride!

  • Kaelyn S.

    Kaelyn S. grew up exploring the northern shores of Minnesota before earning a Psychology degree with minors in Environmental Studies and Global Health at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

  • Ryan W.

    Ryan W. has spent decades exploring, guiding, and teaching—from kayaking the fjords of Alaska and Scandinavia to farming under the Eastern Sierra sun.

  • Dustin N.

    Dustin N. is Alaska Native (Aleut and Deg Hit’an Athabascan) and grew up in the small fishing community of King Cove, Alaska.

  • Sarah M.

    Sarah M. grew up exploring the Ontario side of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York, where she discovered a love for paddling that now carries her from Seward to beyond.

  • Freddy A.

    “Fred-falls-a lot” whether it’s on a climbing rope, down a river or across snow! But he’s sure to lift up your paddle! Cowabunga!