Chris Whittacker 
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Global Shenanigans is on a mission to help you lead a more adventurous and fulfilled life, through experiential adventure travel. We are building a community of like-minded adventure folks, and we want you to be a part of it!
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Chris Whittacker
Bio
Chris is the sole owner and operator of Global Shenanigans.An adventure travel and outdoor industry expert with experience leading groups in wilderness environments since 2012.
As an accredited British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader, Level 2 Paddle Sports Coach, White Water Rescue Technician and Wilderness First Responder, Chris ensures the utmost standards of safety and professionalism are met on all expeditions by attending each and every one personally.
We partner with local operators to co-lead the trips, helping create an authentic cultural experience in a safe and comfortable setting.
This creates an unparalleled combination of Chris’ well-rounded experience of worldwide adventure travel and the wealth of local knowledge that can only come from a long-time community resident.
By joining forces with local companies, we bring business to the community, rather than take from it.
This allows us to deliver authentic experiences to a superior standard, anywhere in the world.
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Global Shenanigans
Owner & Expedition Leader
Mar 2020 - Present
Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park
Kayak Guide
Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Snowboard Instructor
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023
Whistler Blackcomb
Snowboard Instructor
Nov 2018 - Mar 2023
SilverStar Mountain Resort
Snowboard Trainer
Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
Cornish Rock Tors Ltd
Lead Sea Kayak Guide
Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
Wildcoast Adventures
Lead Sea Kayak Guide
May 2018 - Oct 2019
SnowSkool, Meribel
Resort Manager
Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Certifications
3 Star White Water Kayak, Paddle UK, 2017
Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medical Associates International, 2016
3 Star Open Canoe, Paddle UK
4 Star Sea Kayak Leader, Paddle UK
BCU Level 2 Paddle Sport Coach, Paddle UK
Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning, Paddle UK
Level 3 Snowboard, CASI-ACMS
Park 1, CASI-ACMS
Power Boat Level 2, Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
White Water Rescue Technician, Rescue 3 International
Languages
- English
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Location
GB Padstow Cornwall
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