Katey has a keen eye for detail and a natural steel trap of a mind for information which she uses to accurately and relevantly educate any audience from pre-schoolers to adults with easy professionalism. She has a knack for conveying information in a lively, relatable, and understandable manner. Her passion and dedication have driven her to carve a unique path to impactful wildlife conservation efforts. She is a force to be reckoned with and does not quit until the job is done and done well.

Andrew Wood (aka Woody) is someone that I would always want on my team. His quiet and steady demeanour exudes the confidence necessary to lead a group successfully and safely in the toughest conditions anywhere. I consider it most fortunate that I was able to have him and his hand-picked team on my expedition to ground truth our lidar findings of the legendary Ciudad Blanca (aka the Lost City of the Monkey God) in the untracked Mosquitia jungle of eastern Honduras. There were an overwhelming number of complex logistics and safety considerations that Andrew tackled without missing a beat. If you need the best then he is your man!

Dave has to be one of the most experienced medical instructors I've met and a pleasure to have worked alongside. A true ambassador for zero ego, 'doing the basics well' and good patient care. This is reflected in his engagement with his students and how he educates them through innovative and engaging methods that create competent first responders. Dave is a very competent medic, with a wealth of experience that some people could only wish for. Even working alongside Dave as an instructor I feel educated and motivated. Dave is very creative and theatrical, bringing a new approach to clinical teaching which other instructors lack.

I became acquainted with Katey Duffey through her personal blog, a fascinating and well-written piece of journalism focusing on wildlife conservation, a passion we both share. An article from her blog, “Chasing Ghosts in the Mongolian Altai,” which focuses on her study of the elusive snow leopard was what drew me to her writings. As editor of the Snow Leopard Conservancy’s online newsletter, I’m always looking for interesting new content and eagerly anticipated collaborating with her in the future. An opportunity eventually arose to work with Katey on a book I was writing about snow leopards, which featured essays and photographs by wildlife photographers describing their treks into the high mountains of Asia in search of the iconic big cat. Katey’s straightforward and entertaining writings combined with her extensive knowledge of large carnivores, and research experience in the field made her unique literary contribution the perfect addition to the book. Her essays are some of the most moving and image- evoking found within the pages of Searching for the Snow Leopard. And while not a professional photographer, the expressive images she contributed of the local people exemplified what conservation is all about – helping people to live in harmony with wild species. From Katey’s blog, she says “conservation is strongly about helping the local communities … focusing on protecting livelihoods, trying to keep those species out of villages, or teaching local people how to coexist with certain species by understanding the animals’ behavior.” With her combination of knowledge, experience, and a remarkable ability to communicate, together with her training in wilderness medicine, including certification as a first responder in a remote environment, Katey is exceptionally qualified to provide training in the important skills conservation organizations and wildlife researchers will need to work safely in the field as they help people to better coexist with their wild neighbors.

The fact is, there are just not many people like Woody in the world. His experience and depth of knowledge of survival bushcraft and wilderness guiding is something you can only acquire through a lifetime of hard work. What also stands Woody apart from others is his ability to pass on his experience to others so succinctly. He's been an absolute pleasure to work with and I couldn't recommend him highly enough.

It gets no better when it comes to survival, medicine, tactics, and operations- Dave Connell is one of the most experienced, most professional, and most enjoyable to work with operators out there who can keep calm, keep a sense of humour and keep laser focus on accomplishing any mission- successfully! Highest Marks & Recommendations.

“Katey is incredibly passionate and dedicated to the work that she does. She has a wealth of knowledge that she can clearly articulate to a variety of audiences.  I have seen her connect with pre-schoolers and foster in them a sense of wonder about nature. I have had her speak with my senior animal science students about her work with snow leopards and she was a hit! They were engaged the entire time and she took the time to speak with a number of them at length about their own goals.  She inspired many of them to pursue wildlife biology careers. With adults, she is the consummate professional, always well prepared, and grounded in a foundation of solid knowledge in a variety of wildlife and conservation topics.

Andrew epitomises a professional wilderness guide. I have been fortunate to work alongside him in numerous environments including the most extreme. His ability to understand his environment and more importantly adapt in order to survive within it is exemplary. His innovate and creative mind has developed cutting edge equipment that is currently used by the most professional soldiers in the world. The last thing I would like to comment on is his outstanding ability to teach his subject matter to others, not only students but also his peers. I recommend him without reservation.

I recently worked with Dave on the set of a major TV production in the UK, where he was the chief medical operator. The physical and environmental conditions that the actors were exposed to were quite extreme and Dave's expertise in medically assessing them and keeping them healthy was a critical factor in making the show a success. Dave is a quiet and competent professional and a true pleasure to work with, especially under such arduous conditions.

I worked with Andrew (Woody) on a BBC series we made called Expedition Borneo. It was Woody's job to sort out camp logistics, troubleshoot, and provide medical services whilst in an extremely remote area in the jungles of Borneo. His attitude is definitely "can do and will do" and his affable, fun personality means he's fun to have around as well. I'd recommend Woody highly to anyone.

Woody is without doubt one of the most thorough professionals I have ever had the good fortune to work with. Cool under pressure, utterly dependable and extremely resourceful. Looking for a wilderness guide? Woody would be my first choice every time.

Andy Wood is the consummate professional. His knowledge and skills within his profession are excellent. It has been my privilege to experience Andy's work first hand and there is no one better. He is an easy recommendation as he is so good at what he does; this extends to other skills outside the preferred delivery of his subject.