Roope Roine
International Mountain Leader (IML) - Kayaking guide

I have 35 years of experience in outdoor adventures and leading groups in the mountains and at sea.

What Do I Believe In? There are three guiding principles that shape the way I work.

Safety
A satisfied client is one who feels safe. The safety of my clients always comes first. An adventure can be exciting without taking unnecessary risks.

Respect for Nature
Trips into pristine wilderness are becoming increasingly popular. For this very reason, we all need to be more mindful of how we treat the natural environment.
In practice, this means carrying out all our rubbish and leaving as little trace of our visit as possible. Quite simply, we behave responsibly and respect nature.

Balance
Always strive for balance and harmony. The two principles mentioned above form the foundation of this third one. A trip becomes a more meaningful and memorable experience when we feel in harmony with ourselves and the natural world around us.

Where I Have Guided
Mountain trekking: The Nordic countries, Nepal, Svalbard, Greenland, Argentina, Chile, Wales, Scotland, France, Italy, Austria, Spain, Albania, Georgia, Canada, Kosovo and Switzerland.

Sea kayaking expeditions: The Nordic countries, Wales, Ireland, Mexico, Sardinia, Turkey, Canada, Greenland, Scotland, Spain and Croatia.

Languages
I speak Finnish, Swedish, and English, and I can also get by in Spanish.

Excellent service requires training and experience, but above all, passion.

Regards,

 

 

Elected Positions and Professional Roles

• SFLO (Swedish Mountain Leader Organization) – Chairperson, 2026–2027. Also responsible for coordinating the International Mountain Leader (IML) training programme for SFLO.
   

• SuMe (Finnish Sea Kayaking Association) – Board Member. seakayak.fi

Professional Experience

• Plas y Brenin (Wales) – Great Britain’s National Mountain Centre. Instructor in mountain trekking skills, sea kayaking, and rock climbing.

• Nord Norsk Klatreskole (Lofoten, Norway) – Rock climbing courses.

• Lofoten Folkehøgskole (Lofoten, Norway) – Glacier guiding and training courses.

• Jostedalen Breførarlag (Jostedal, Norway) – Glacier guiding and mountain trekking in the Jostedalen and Jotunheimen areas.

• NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School, USA) – Instructor in mountain trekking, sea kayaking, and group leadership.

• NOLS Wilderness Medicine (NOLS WM) – Wilderness medicine and first aid courses.

• Wilderness Journeys (Scotland) – Guided kayaking trips and mountain hikes in Norway.

• High Places (New Zealand) – Planned and led trekking expeditions in Greenland and Norway.

• Mountain Kingdoms (England) – Trekking expeditions in Nepal, including climbing expeditions to Mera Peak (6,467 m).

Qualifications and Certifications

• IML – International Mountain Leader, Great Britain. BAIML

• MIA – Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Great Britain. Mountain Training Association

• Winter Mountain Leader, Scotland. Mountain Training

• Glacier Hiking Guide, Norway, Norsk Fjellsportforum. fjellsportforum.no

• Rock Climbing Instructor, Sweden (Klippklättringsinstruktör). Swedish Climbing Association (Svenska Klätterförbundet).

• Avalanche Training, SLAO (Swedish Ski Area Association).
  
  Sea Kayaking and Canoeing

• BCU Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach, British Canoeing.

• BCU 5-Star Sea Kayak Leader – Trainee.

• BCU 4-Star Canoe Leader.

• Sea Kayaking Instructor, Finnish Sea Kayaking Association (SuMe). seakayak.fi

• Open Canoe Guide / Instructor, Finnish Canoeing and Rowing Association (SMSL).
  
  Outdoor Leadership and Wilderness Medicine

• NOLS Field Instructor, National Outdoor Leadership School, USA. nols.edu

• Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, NOLS Wilderness Medicine.

• Wilderness First Responder, NOLS Wilderness Medicine.

• REC High Altitude First Aid.
  
  Environmental Awareness
  Leave No Trace Master Course – Leave No Trace principles and environmental responsibility.