Baja Tour Guides

Chris Starbird grew up on his grandmother's ranch in the hills above San Francisco.  It was there that his fascination for the outdoors grew to the level that propelled him through biological studies and graduate school.  Sea turtles became his focus and he claims that he has spent more midnight hours on tropical beaches where turtles nest then anyone.  These long sleepless nights with reptiles gave him an appreciation for human companionship.

Amy Davis loves to share her passion and experience of the outdoors. She has been working as a naturalist, interpreter and guide for nearly 10 years.  As a naturalist in South Carolina, she led nature tours and participated in continuous studies with migrating waterfowl, cavity nesting birds and sea turtles, along with animal rehabilitation.  Her talents for teaching include kayaking, canoeing, nature walks, birding and geology.

Guiding extended expeditions in remote places for some of the premier schools and guide services in the adventure travel industry has been Eli Shostak's occupation and passion since 1995. His career began on the white water rivers of southern Utah, and since then he has lead groups of all ages on trips in areas ranging from Baffin Island to the sun drenched desert shores of Baja. Clients consistently comment on Eli's knowledge of technical skills and natural history subjects, his ability to balance an easygoing sense of humor and relaxed tone with professionalism and a keen eye toward risk management, and his capacity to meet their needs. His customers leave their trips having had adventures that surpass their original expectations.

Eli has worked for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), widely recognized as the leader in wilderness education, for eight years. As a senior level course leader he has contributed to the school through the development of new course areas and his sense of place specific curriculum.  Eli earned a M. S. degree in Experiential Education in 1999 from Minnesota State University at Mankato.

Leading people on wild adventures has been at the center of Erin Bohm's professional pursuits since 1995. Her resume of guiding, wilderness education and exploration spans four countries and includes sea kayaking, canoeing and backpacking. From New Zealand's incredible Banks Peninsula to the remote valleys of Baffin Island, Erin has spent many years guiding diverse clientele in challenging and beautiful environments. Erin's sea kayaking history includes professional certifications and personal expeditions around the world. She has spent eight seasons working as a lead guide for multi-day sea kayaking expeditions on the rugged northeastern shores of Lake Superior. Each year, once the summer guiding season has finished, Erin heads south. For several years her destination was the canyon country of southern Utah, where she worked as a senior field instructor of wilderness therapy for youth at risk. As of late, her winter destination has been the endless shorelines and islands of the Baja peninsula.

Erin is an exceptional teacher of technical skills and brings these abilities on every trip, making her clients feel safe and confident in her leadership. She has a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Environmental Studies, and is a NOLS graduate of the Southwest Outdoor Educator course.