Hello, I'm Colby Brokvist.

I’m Waypoint's founder and lead instructor, drawing on over 20 years of field experience as a professional guide and expedition leader.

I wrote the award-winning textbook The Professional Guide's Handbook and facilitate training and enrichment programs for many well-known adventure operators, non-profits, and universities worldwide.

My Story

I first had the idea to become a guide during a transformative 5-month wilderness journey along the Appalachian Trail. After hustling for volunteer guiding experience and earning a basic medical certification, I began my career in 2004 as a backpacking and rock climbing guide. Today, I specialize in expedition leadership focused on multisport adventure activities and conservation philanthropy travel. My work has taken me to 6 continents, on trips ranging from trekking and rock climbing to safaris and photography to sea kayaking and polar sailing. In addition to my guiding work, I chair the Polar Tourism Guide's Association, and was featured in the short film The Guide.

Why Waypoint?

Adventure travel is surging, and there is more demand than ever for skilled guides. But field training is costly and time consuming. That's why I launched Waypoint Guide Academy – an accessible and affordable pathway for guides like you to develop your skillset and have success in the field.

Learn on your own schedule and take control over your own leadership skills and career trajectory.

Explore the Comprehensive Guide Skills Course

What Can You Expect From Waypoint?

Whether you’re pursuing bigger roles, sharpening your craft, or just entering the industry, Waypoint provides the real skills and resources necessary to manage people, operations, and risk in dynamic adventure environments.

Improve Your Adventure Leadership Skills

Transformational learning experiences take you beyond technical skills—learn to expertly manage people, operations and risk and gain more confidence in your leadership abilities.

Prepare for Real-world Guiding Situations

You'll benefit form field-tested curriculum that includes a combination of practical knowledge, useful methodologies, and expert insights from veteran instructors.

Reduce Costly Mistakes in the Field

Structured guide training classes and resources build your skills efficiently and reduce embarrassing and complex mistakes when leading guests in dynamic adventure environments.