The Crew (Family, Friends, and BEAR Lovers All)

I have lived and worked in Alaska for more than 20 years. Most of my experience as a pilot has been “bush” flying- landing on gravel bars, ridge tops, tundra and beaches. My safety record is excellent and I take great care to maintain it. As the owner and operator of my aircraft I pay meticulous detail to maintenance and safety.  I also carry every communication device possible, including a satellite phone and a GPS tracker.  I safely transport hundreds of clients every season between Homer and Katmai/Lake Clark coast to see the bears. I look forward to including you in that experience. I have worked as a professional guide in Alaska during the last 15 years and am licensed with the National Park Service as a bear-viewing guide.  I have 12 years experience guiding around the brown bears in Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks (more than 3000 hours with the bears). I am passionate about the bears and their environment and was mentored by one of the most experienced (16+ years) brown bear viewing guides in Alaska.  I love learning about the bears and sharing that knowledge with my clients. From May to September each season all I do is fly and guide for your Bear Viewing and Photography trips. Join me and I’ll share Alaska her Bears and and her beauty with you..

Dee enjoys being part of the mom and daughters team (Elena, Annie and Jenna)  that takes care of the reservations, marketing and customer service for us. You will speak with Dee or one of the girls when you call or visit our office. Dee has been an Alaskan and pilot for over 30 years. She is currently pursuing a PHD in Nursing at Washington State University. You might meet her on the phone, at the office, or out with the bears on your trip.

Elena is in the forensic anthropology graduate program at the University Montana. She is an instrument rated private pilot. She loves flying, and hanging out with the bears. During the winter months you will talk to her on the phone. In the summer you will find her in our office on the Homer Spit with her companion “Charlie”. Charlie is her very large, and very friendly dog, who looks a lot like a bear cub.

While in Alaska during the season or at home in Washington state, Elsa is always ready to assist with reservations and customer service.  Whether she is handing out ear plugs from the yellow box at the hangar or decorating reservations with her beautiful art work, Baba can count on Elsa to lend a hand.

Ron has over 26 years of experience maintaining aircraft. He is an IA (Inspection Authorization qualified mechanic), a pilot and has owned and operated his own fixed base operation and flight school. When he is not keeping our aircraft in tip top shape or out with the bears you may find him on the water kayaking. He is also an ACA certified kayaking instructor.

Derick is an experienced Alaskan pilot who pays special attention to the safety and well being of his passengers. His outgoing personality and and guiding style makes for a fun trip. He also has 1500+ hours of Naturalist Bear Guide experience with Alaska Bear Adventures.

Joe came to Alaska from Verm ont by way of Colorado. Everybody likes Joe, he always has a smile on his face!

Meed flew the Wrangell St Elias mountains last season, and upgraded to the beaches and mountains at K-Bay Air this season.  He is currently better at riding unicycles than the Alaska bears, but intends to start training the Chinitna bears this season.

Annie is a stay at home mom to her beautiful daughters Elsa and Luna.  She’s currently taking a break from studying American sign language and early childhood education, but will soon become an elementary school teacher.  You may get to speak with Annie on the phone, she will be glad to help you with all of your reservation requests and customer service needs.

You may see Jenna in the office on the Homer Spit or helping you get ready for a trip at the hanger.  She is working with us this summer while telecommuting for her full time Environmental Consulting Position.  Her favorite past time in Homer, when not working at one of her full time jobs, is walking on the beach.