Wilderness Safety Consultant and former Yukon Park Ranger with 15 years of experience in backcountry survival. Specialized in remote risk management, wildlife encounter protocols, and northern climate adaptation.
Declan Mackenzie spent over a decade patrolling the rugged expanse of the Yukon and Northern British Columbia as a Park Ranger before transitioning to wilderness safety consulting. A certified Wilderness First Responder and Search and Rescue volunteer, he has led expeditions through some of Canada's most unforgiving terrains, from the Tombstone Mountains to the Arctic tundra. His expertise lies in practical survival skills, distinct from recreational camping, focusing on extreme weather preparation, bear safety, and off-grid navigation where GPS signals fail. Declan writes to bridge the gap between tourist enthusiasm and the harsh realities of the Canadian wild, ensuring adventurers are equipped to handle isolation and environmental hazards. He advocates for "preparedness over panic," teaching readers how to interpret weather patterns and animal behavior to stay safe.