Mountain Guide Collective
Our Lead Guides.
K7 Adventures Professional Guides and Instructors have a wealth of experience individually and as a collective. We have a strong culture of collaboration and sharing, which ensures your safety and enjoyment. We want you to feel at ease while you explore the Snowy Mountains wilderness. K7 Adventures has full Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation. Our goal is to help you explore nature while respecting the natural world. It is important to remember that natural environments contain inherent risks. So K7 guides always put your safety first while making sure you have a fun, enjoyable and memorable adventure.
Scroll down to check out our guides and their stories!
Lewis Foster
Born and raised in Thredbo Village, Lewis Foster is a true local. He is an experienced Splitboarder, X-Country Skier, Climber and Hiker. His combined passion and proficiency in the outdoors is a pleasure to witness. Lew is your man for a fun day out on the range. Click the link below to discover the fun activities Lew has on offer.
Chess Smee
Chess is a seriously talented backcountry guide and ski Instructor. She is fantastic with kids and can teach you to ride Australia's most advanced terrain. Chess is the head guide for all of K7 Adventures BPS Women’s editions and was the star of MAVEN Film. Is there anything she can’t do? We doubt it.
Lindsay Barklay
Lindsay is a Jindabyne native that has spent the last 17 years following his passion for rock climbing. Lindsay has traveled the world a few times over - honing his climbing, guiding, coaching, and route-setting skills. He now guides experiences in The
Snowies & A.C.T.
Mike Edmondson
Mike has spent the best part of his life in the Snowy Mountains capturing his magnificent and award winning photographs. Mike is a truly experienced mountain guide and photographer. He is the perfect guide to
help you explore the mountains and he will capture beautiful images of your adventures together.
Jo Hearne
Jo is a fervent lover of life and the great outdoors. In 2014, Jo launched Bike Betty, a platform offering progressive mountain bike coaching. She has developed many skills clinics and coaches at Thredbo Mountain Bike Park, where she spearheads the Gravity Girls program. Click through to check out the tour calander and book in.
Lucian Calarasu
Lucian is a passionate outdoor and adventure enthusiast, specializing in backcountry skiing, paragliding, hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking. His love for guiding people through diverse environments, assisting them in reaching their goals, and leading Duke of Edinburgh Programs.
Andrew Lock
Andrew Lock is one of Australia’s preeminent mountaineers and adventurers, he is the only person in the Commonwealth to have climbed all fourteen of the World’s 8000m mountains. He is one of our most sought-after mountain guides leading over 100 expeditions. Click the link below to explore his tours.
Jennie Milton
Jen is a long time instructor. After several seasons in Alaska Jennie was invited on the North American Snow Kite Tour. She won the women's title and went on to win at the men’s finals. Jen loves to share her passion for snow kiting with anyone keen to learn and join a windy alpine adventure.
Keith Scott
Keith Scott is a Canberra-based climber, skier and walker. He has been a member of two mountaineering expeditions to the Himalayas and now guides hikers in the Snowies. Keith is the lead guide and local expert on the Hannels Spur Track. Click through to find out more about his Hannels Spur tours.
