The guides at Redoubt Mountain Lodge have been recognized as some of the most knowledgeable,
patient, and enthusiastic in the business. All of our guides are CPR & First Aid certified, accomplished
fisherman, naturalists, instructors and boatmen. Our goal is to provide you with a quality, guided
experience that is tailored to meet your expectations.
We think that a good day involves a lot more than just catching fish, going for a hike or watching wildlife.
A successful trip should include an excitement to experience the day from the moment you wake up.
This includes friendly faces to greet you at the lodge all the way to sharing the day’s adventures around
the bonfire while the sun sets over the Chigmit Mountains.
Each staff member at Redoubt Mountain Lodge strives to deliver a level of customer service
far exceeding the rest. Aside from the wonderful scenery, phenomenal fishing, abundance
of bear & wildlife and numerous activities, guests at Redoubt Mountain Lodge are guaranteed
a high level of personal attention.
Ryan Richards - Lodge Manager/Guide
Ryan Richards grew up fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca and hiking in the Olympic Mountains. From there he headed to Spokane to pursue a Business degree at Eastern Washington University. Throughout his college days Ryan developed a strong passion for guiding while serving as a rafting guide on rivers in Washington, Idaho and Montana. Upon receiving his degree in 2004, Ryan came to Redoubt to serve as a guide and has been hooked ever since. When not at Redoubt, Ryan spends most of his time rafting & kayaking the many rivers throughout Idaho and traveling with Heather & K’eyush. Ryan recently acquired his private pilot license and has set his sights on flying in the Alaska bush. Ryan claims Redoubt as his true home and says, “Once I convince Heather we will remain at RML year round.”
Heather was born in Boise, Idaho and has grown up in the Western United States. Her love of the outdoors started at a young age whitewater rafting with her father. Heather has spent twelve years within the service industry, including restaurant, retail and yachting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Heather has been a part of Redoubt since 2005. Whether it’s a delicious meal or her enjoyable company, Heather strives to make Redoubt a “home away from home” for each guest.
Andrew Sells - Head Guide
Andrew grew up on the rain-soaked coast of western Washington where he developed an undying love for the outdoors. After hooking his first steelhead on his home river, the Skagit, fishing became not just a hobby, but an obsession. After attending Eastern Washington University, Andrew went to work for the Washington Department of Natural Resources where he supervised wilderness trail crews. A fourth year veteran at Redoubt Mountain Lodge, Andrew enjoys teaching others the sport of fly fishing and helping guests experience spectacular scenery of the Crescent River valley. When not at the lodge he can be found chasing steelhead from his home waters in Washington and Oregon to the wild coast of British Columbia.
Adam Bernero - Fishing/Wilderness Guide/Photography
Adam grew up in northern California and after leaving for college has been on the move ever since. He was lucky enough to enjoy a ten year professional baseball career and the off-seasons that went along with it. After chasing bone fish in the Bahamas and monster brown trout in New Zealand, Adam knew that traveling & fly fishing would always be a part of his life. He thrives on the opportunity to teach people how to cast and catch fish on a fly rod. Now in his off-seasons, Adam loves to shoot photography, cook, teach pitching lessons & (of course) go fishing.
Josh Smith - Casting Instructor/Fishing/Wilderness Guide
Josh grew up in western Pennsylvania. The moment he wrapped his hand around a fly rod, he knew he’d never let go. Since childhood, Josh has been fishing the waters of the Allegheny River for everything from bass & musky to catfish & walleye; not to forget chasing steelhead around the area. Josh joins the RML staff with a lifetime of outdoor experience & desire to guide guests on an assortment of adventures.
Jess was born and raised in Springfield Oregon along the McKenzie River. Jess spends most of his time in the outdoors: commercial fishing off the coast, riding his quad in the dunes of Oregon, snowboarding Mt. Hood or backcountry hiking. Whether providing maintenance assistance around the lodge, leading groups to the top of Pyramid or guiding anglers, Jess looks forward to sharing his skills.
Danielle Hildebrand - Hospitality Specialist
Returning to RML for her second season, Danielle plays an integral role at making each guests stay a trip of a lifetime. Growing up in Idaho, a love for rivers & wilderness is embedded into her soul. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys strumming on her guitar & chasing powder on her snowboard.
K'eyush Richards - Lodge Security
K’eyush is a pure bred Siberian Husky. She is a work dog that enjoys pulling around most anything. At a young age, K’eyush began showing dislike for (stuffed animal) bears, making her a natural “Lodge Security”. Guests should expect to be greeted by K’eyush as they get off the floatplane. K’eyush loves performing “tricks for treats”, playing tug-o-war and tag. Born September 3rd, 2007 this is her 5th season at Redoubt Mountain Lodge.
