The guides at Redoubt Mountain Lodge have been recognized as some of the most knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic in the business. All of our guides are CPR & First Aid certified, accomplished fisherman, naturalists, instructors and boatmen. Our goal is to provide you with a quality, guided experience that is tailored to meet your expectations.

We think that a good day involves a lot more than just catching fish, going for a hike or watching wildlife. A successful trip should include an excitement to experience the day from the moment you wake up with friendly faces to greet you at the lodge all they way to sharing the days adventures around the bonfire while the sun sets over the Chigmit Mountains.

Each staff member at Redoubt Mountain Lodge strives to deliver a level of customer service far exceeding the rest. Aside from the wonderful scenery, phenomenal fishing, abundance of bear & wildlife and numerous activities, guests at Redoubt Mountain Lodge are guaranteed a high level of personal attention.

Ryan Richards

Lodge Manager /Guide

Ryan Richards grew up fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca and hiking in the Olympic Mountains. From there he headed to Spokane to pursue a Business degree at Eastern Washington University. Throughout his college days Ryan developed a strong passion for guiding while serving as a rafting guide on rivers in Washington, Idaho and Montana. Upon receiving his degree in 2004, Ryan came to Redoubt to serve as a guide and has been hooked ever since. When not at Redoubt, Ryan spends most of his time rafting & kayaking the many rivers throughout Idaho and traveling with Heather & K’eyush. Ryan recently acquired his private pilot license and has set his sights on flying in the Alaska bush. Ryan claims Redoubt as his true home and says, “Once I convince Heather we will remain at here year round.”

Heather Richards

Lodge Manager /Cook/Massage Therapist

Heather was born in Boise, Idaho and has grown up in the Western United States. Her love of the outdoors started at a young age whitewater rafting with her father. Heather has spent twelve years within the service industry, including restaurant, retail and yachting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Heather has been a part of Redoubt since 2005. Whether it’s a delicious meal or her enjoyable company, Heather strives to make Redoubt a “home away from home” for each guest.

Andrew Sells

Head Guide

Andrew Sells is life long resident of western Washington who has had an undying love for the outdoors for as long as he can remember. Having grown up on some of the best salmon and steelhead rivers in the world, fishing is not just a hobby, but an obsession. After attending Eastern Washington University, Andrew went to work for the Washington Department of Natural Resources where he supervised a wilderness trail crew. Family and friends hope that Alaska will cure his fishing addiction, but no one is holding their breath.

Daniel Wood

Photography/Maintenance/Guide

Dan has spent the majority of his 25 years fascinated with the merging of art & sciences. An entrepreneur by nature, Dan operates his own video production/graphic art business. While at the lodge, Dan looks forward to digitally capturing all aspects of Alaska as well as guiding guests in all activities Redoubt has to offer. This will be his 4th season at Redoubt Mountain Lodge.

Adam Bernero

Fishing/Wilderness Guide

Adam grew up in northern California and after leaving for college has been on the move ever since. He was lucky enough to enjoy a ten year professional baseball career and the off-seasons that went along with it. After chasing bone fish in the Bahamas and monster brown trout in New Zealand, Adam knew that traveling & fly fishing would always be a part of his life. He thrives on the opportunity to teach people how to cast and catch fish on a fly rod. Now in his off-seasons, Adam loves to shoot photography, cook, teach pitching lessons & (of course) go fishing.

Josh Smith

Fishing/Wilderness Guide

Josh grew up in western Pennsylvania. The moment he wrapped his hand around a fly rod, he knew he’d never let go. Since childhood, Josh has been fishing the waters of the Allegheny River for everything from bass & musky to catfish & walleye; not to forget chasing steelhead around the area. Josh joins the RML staff with a lifetime of outdoor experience & desire to guide guests on an assortment of adventures.

Emily Trum

Housekeeping

Emily is a 25 year old oil painter and aspiring writer. She grew up in the greenery of Oregon and attended art school in Chicago but received her degree in Cultural Anthropology at University of Oregon. She looks forward to providing a wonderful experience for all guests of the lodge during their stay. In her spare time Emily enjoys writing, painting, hiking and fishing.

K’eyush Richards

Lodge Security

K’eyush is a pure bred Siberian Husky. She is a work dog that enjoys pulling around most anything. At a young age, K’eyush began showing dislike for (stuffed animal) bears, making her a natural “Lodge Security”. Guests should expect to be greeted by K’eyush as they get off the floatplane. Her winter months have been spent in Boise, Idaho where she enjoyed time at the dog park & running in the snow. K’eyush loves performing “tricks for treats”, playing tug-o-war and tag. Born September 3rd, 2007 this is her 3rd season at Redoubt Mountain Lodge.