ACMG Certified Hiking Guide and Wilderness First Responder based in Canmore. Specializes in backcountry safety, bear encounter prevention, and alpine survival skills with over 15 years of experience in the Canadian Rockies.
Sarah MacKenzie is a veteran Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) hiking guide who has spent the last decade leading expeditions through Banff and Kananaskis. With a background in Wilderness Advanced First Aid and a former role in volunteer Search and Rescue, she writes with authority on the realities of mountain survival, from hypothermia prevention to navigating avalanche terrain. She is passionate about dispelling social media myths that put tourists in danger, focusing on practical risk management and proper gear selection. Her articles provide life-saving advice for anyone stepping onto a trail, whether for a one-hour walk or a multi-day trek.