Our Team

Your trusted experts in navigating the Blue Mountains safely

Our team of outdoor professionals are highly qualified, experienced, fun, friendly and most importantly, very safety conscious.

Our aim is to provide you with people who are passionate about the activities they guide as well as the wild, pristine places that they'll help you to explore in the Blue Mountains. When our team aren't guiding in the Blue Mountains they can be found hiking, canyoning and climbing both locally and worldwide.

Whilst your personal safety is always uppermost, in our guides’ minds, they also take the time to ensure you have a memorable experience by sharing their knowledge of the natural environment and local history.

Passionate

Dedicated to sharing their knowledge and love for the Blue Mountains, our local guides ensure you have an immersive experience.

Supportive

Our trained team aim to make your adventure a seamless one, prioritising your safety every step, climb or abseil.

Skilled Experts

Feel at ease knowing you are in experienced hands. We attract, and retain, the best in the industry.

Meet some of our guides

We are very proud of the quality of our staff and the feedback from our guests confirm that they truly are the best in our business. We also think they are a pretty good looking bunch!

Dan Lewis

Dan is a seasoned adventure guide who has been a part of the BMAC team since 2014. Using the storytelling skills he acquired during his 20-year career as a journalist, Dan prides himself on helping visitors understand why the Blue Mountains was privileged with World Heritage status. He has a great respect for the six Aboriginal nations whose land forms the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and prides himself on sharing what he can about their rich culture and history. His great passion is guiding canyons, and loves taking people rock climbing, abseiling, bushwalking and bike riding. You can even catch him in the Netflix documentary series 'Down to Earth' (S2 EP1) canyoning with the host, Hollywood actor Zac Efron.

Karleigh Honeybrook

Karleigh is passionate about fostering deep connections with oneself, others, and the environment through activities like walking on country, navigating the bush, and exploring canyons. With a gentle and playful approach, she creates a safe space for individuals to be present, embrace their limits, and express authenticity. Karleigh's life revolves around connecting with the natural world, mentoring embodied movement, physical training, and improvisational theatre. She is really interested in how the ground under our feet came to be and loves sharing her wonderment with everyone she meets.

Soren Kruse-Ledet

Soren is a world-class high-altitude mountain guide who has led and participated in more than 60 mountaineering expeditions and challenging treks in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Tibet. In 2011, Soren reached 27,500 ft during an unassisted ascent of Everest and has successfully summitted Ama Dablam four times. He has led expeditions to Cholatse, Baruntse, Teng Kangpoche, Muztagh Ata, Pachermo and Peak Lenin among many others. Based in the Blue Mountains, Soren's expertise shines when it comes to teaching the right techniques to help you feel confident in the outdoors. His easygoing nature and professionalism make him a highly sought after guide.

Rachael Corlett

Rachael’s enthusiasm for her Blue Mountains home is infectious. She has lived and explored the many trails in her backyard for the last 20 years, but summiting Mt Cloudmaker on a multi-day hike with friends sealed her passion to make guiding her dream job. With a bubbly smile, she'll share her local gems as you walk along the trails. Rachel also loves cooking so you can expect delicious gourmet meals, like her famous Thai Basil Stir-Fry on her multi-day trips. She guides regularly in the Warrumbungle Ranges, her new “Home away from Home”, where she's grown a greater affinity to the area, inspired by Rachel Kennedy – the first white bush-medicine, brumby-hunter female pioneer of the region. Our modern-day Rachael will delight you with tales of Kennedy's adventures as you take in the stunning volcanic vistas.

The guys were highly experienced, friendly, enthusiastic and safety conscious. Felt relaxed with them the whole day.

Robert C. (Google Reviews) Boars Head Abseil and Empress Falls Canyon

Our guides, Tim and Pedro, not only ensured our safety but also made us feel at ease, allowing us to fully embrace the entire experience. Highly appreciate their expertise and commitment to creating a positive adventure atmosphere.

Michelle S. (TripAdvisor) Boars Head Afternoon Abseil Expedition

We were blown away by how awesome our guides, Miko and Tim, were. They were super patient and nice throughout the entire day, giving us clear instructions and just being all-around professional... This was my second time doing a tour with Blue Mountains Adventure Company, and honestly, I can't recommend it enough. As a Sydney local, I go to the mountains often, but these tours have a way of showing you a totally different side of the place.

Susan F. (Google Reviews)Twister and Rocky Creek Canyon

Our guide, Yuri, did a wonderful job teaching us abseiling skills and providing the knowledge and confidence to navigate Juggler Canyon. We were met with stunning views, and Yuri taught us much about the local geography and environment. Highly recommend anyone to use Blue Mountains Adventure Company for a fantastic day.

Jeff F. (Google Reviews)Juggler Canyon

Recognition & Awards

2024 Living Fossil Award – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Dan Lewis (for over a decade of active involvement as an adventure guide)
2024 Sir David Attenborough Award – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Dan Lewis (for his high-level interpretations)
2024 Rookie Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Bek Burns
2017 Eco Tourism Australia – Certified Eco Guide: Dylan Jones
2017 Rookie Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Dan McKendry
2015 Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Charles Keene
2015 Rookie Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Tom Gilbert
2014 Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Eric Butler
2013 Employee of the Year, Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Tourism: Cairo Hazell
2013 Young Customer Service Employee of the Year, Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Tourism: Brian Chey
2013 Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Cairo Hazell
2013 Rookie Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Rhys Van Gastel
2012 Guide of the Year – Blue Mountains Social Network of Guides: Rachael Kennedy
2011 Young Customer Service Employee of the Year, Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Tourism: Courtney Stedman
2011 Tom Carr Boyd Memorial Award for Young and Inspiring Trainee Outdoor Educator, Outdoor Recreation Industry Council of NSW: Eric Butler