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Our Team |
 Director
Originally from the West Coast of the United States, Ryan has developed a career in Asia specializing in adventure sport event management and outdoor training. After completing a degree in international business and taking part in adventures throughout the Rocky and Himalayan Mountains, Ryan settled in Hong Kong in 1995.
By 1997 Ryan had been responsible for organizing several sports & entertainment events in Hong Kong and in 1998 became Race Director of the first adventure race in Hong Kong, Action Asia Challenge. In addition, Ryan was Director of Activities for an outdoor youth charity, Action Asia Foundation, and spearheaded several projects in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan.
In 2000-1, Ryan played a key role in establishing a partnership between Action Asia and National Geographic, and subsequently, managed the first series of international adventure races in Asia. Ryan developed races in Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia, with the events broadcasted internationally on ESPN-Star Sports and the National Geographic Channel.
After relocating to Singapore in 2001 to carry out consulting work in the outdoor industry, Ryan returned to Hong Kong in 2002 to establish a new outdoor company, Asia Pacific Adventure Ltd., (as well as develop the existing company Paradigm Consultants International Ltd.) with long time friend and colleague, Stuart Sharpless.
Ryan is a passionate outdoors enthusiast and competes in adventure sports events regularly. He has won several regional adventure races, as well as qualified and finished the 2005 Adventure Racing World Championships.
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 Director of Training & Operations
Stuart Sharpless has over 23 years of experience in the outdoor industry, and is one of the most experienced outdoor professionals in Asia. Originally from the UK, Stuart has delivered and organized outdoor training programs and events in over 20 countries world wide, including locations in North America and Europe.
Prior to helping establish Asia Pacific Adventure in 2002, Stuart had previously been a senior instructor for several outdoor companies in the UK, as well as, a lead staff for 5 years with Hong Kong's Outward Bound School.
In addition to his facilitation background, Stuart is also one of the most technically experienced/qualified outdoor consultants in Asia. As a result, Stuart has consulted many companies (including National Geographic, Action Asia, AXN/Sony, and IMG) on safety and technical aspects of many international outdoor events throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Stuart is a passionate outdoors enthusiast and competes in adventure sports events regularly. He has won several regional adventure races, as well as qualified and finished the 2005 Adventure Racing World Championships. |
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Assistant to the Directors
Jamie joined the company in the Autumn of 2008 and was soon taken coasteering with her colleagues, though she had little experience in the outdoors previously! She was exhilarated by the whole experience, from the boat journey to Tung Lung Island, to scrambling across the coastal rocks and conquering the mountain. Though she has grown up here in Hong Kong, she was amazed by the scenery, and couldn't believe the beautiful views and lush greenery.
She loves to swim, read and travel. And is always open to any kind of adventure. She has the unenviable task of being the assistant to the two directors and cracking the whip. |
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Accountant
Danny, originally from Hong Kong, but lived in the United States for about 20 years. He graduated from Washington State University with a major in Accounting. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, California and worked 15 years as an accountant for an export company. The final ten years of his time with this company he was the chief accountant. After moving back to Hong Kong 2 years ago Danny initially started working as an auditor in a local CPA firm.
After his first year with the firm he saw the light and decided to join Asia Pacific Adventure's accounts department, which he now heads up. Although he loves working with numbers, he thoroughly enjoys being in the outdoors and has been spotted hiking, biking and rock climbing. |
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 Director of Business Development – Youth Division
Sandra, a graduate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland, Australia, has specialized in both paediatrics and outdoor education throughout her career. She established the first recreational camping program for burn injured children in Australia and was awarded an Order of Australia in 1998 for this work.
Prior to arriving in Hong Kong in 2001, Sandra was responsible for the development of education and training programs for a multi-national company whose products are utilized in the management of medical and surgical conditions and in sports injuries. She was also a University lecturer and maintained her own private therapy clinical practice.
Sandra starting working with Asia Pacific Adventure in 2002, and now combines her medical/therapy and outdoor sports backgrounds to help develop and market creative, adventure-based experiential learning programs for youth in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region.
Sandra is an experienced all-round outdoors person with many qualifications, including those in first aid and resuscitation, rock climbing, and ropes course management. |
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 Program Operation Manager & Lead Facilitator
Adam is originally from the mid-western part of Canada. He grew up enjoying skiing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking and all of the outdoor activities that Canada has to offer. After graduating with an associate’s degree in business, Adam moved to the west coast of Canada to continue with outdoor pursuits. He earned a diploma in Coastal Eco Adventure Tourism in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and began guiding multi-day sea kayak adventures along Canada’s west coast. In 2005, Adam moved to Hong Kong and began working with the Asia Pacific Adventure team. |
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 Technical Operations Manager
Geordie Yip is one of the most experienced all around climbers and technical specialists based in Asia. Since starting climbing in the 1980ís near his home in England, Geordie has gone on to travel, climb and guide around the world with successful expeditions in the Nepal Himalayas, China and South East-Asia, North America, and Europe.
Geordie has not only guided on rock, ice, and mountains, but also worked on mountain search and rescue teams in Canada and worked around Asia as a technical specialist for international adventure races. He has completed courses in wilderness first aid, rock rescue and both the Alpine Mountain Guide and Rock Guide courses with the American Mountain Guides Association.
Geordie joined the Asia Pacific Adventure team in 2002 and plays a key role as a program technical facilitator, climbing instructor, as well as, a technical specialist in the companyís facility development division. |
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IT & Administrative Officer
A native of Hong Kong, who has had exposure to a wide range of working environments in the SAR.
Eric graduated from a degree course in Information Technology and has been with the APA team since 2005. He has gained significant experience in business administration and computer applications. With his practical work experience and furthering his studies, Eric's extensive educational background has enabled him to make infinite contributions to the company.
Eric loves sports and outdoor activities. He enjoys new challenges not only in the office but also in the great outdoors. He often takes part in Youth adventure programs. |
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 Outdoor Facilitator
A born and bred Hong Kong local, she has been a freelance Advanced Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor since 2003. As well as a freelance adventure based facilitator since 2001. Helen has had the opportunity to work with various local schools and youth centers, and has been involved in a freelance capacity with Asia Pacific Adventure youth programs since 2003.
She loves traveling around the world, and after graduating with a Bachelor (honor) Degree of Fitness and Exercise in 2008, went off exploring Europe for close to 7 months. During this time she gained invaluable experiences of different cultures and further developed her outdoor skills, in paragliding, rafting, diving and climbing.
Upon return to her native Hong Kong she joined the team at APA, as the coordinator of the athlete team and skills development division. Although she has many years experience in the outdoors, she is constantly striving to enhance her knowledge and skill set. |
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 Program Coordinator and Water Safety Officer
Matthew was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. His passion for the outdoors was born in the Scottish highlands on numerous visits through out his childhood. He decided to make his passion a career in 2004 where he studied outdoor education. This led Matthew to Scotland’s western isles where he developed his outdoor skills further.
Since 2004 Matthew is now qualified in numerous outdoor activities including Sea Kayaking, powerboat driving and rock climbing. Since then he has worked as an outdoor professional in several countries across Scotland, Asia, South America and is one of a small number of people to have worked in Antarctica. After several fall seasons as a freelance facilitator/coordinator Matthew has become a full time member of the APA team. As well as program facilitation/coordination he is also responsible for water safety and water sport development. |
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 Outdoor Facilitator
Steve Corbin moved to Hong Kong from the UK with his Family in 1996, and has spent the last several years as an entrepreneur developing and consulting with various diverse businesses, in addition to his work as an outdoor facilitator with Asia Pacific Adventure (APA).
Steve has lived and traveled throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and also spent 12 years as an Officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves as an Adventure Training Instructor in the UK.
Steve’s passion for the outdoors has led to him participating in a wide range of adventure racing events throughout Asia, as well as participating in several dragon boat racing competitions each year.
Steve is also the founder of the annual Team FEAR Junior Challenge Adventure Race held in Discovery Bay on Lantau, which is organized for young people aged 8 – 15 years and is Hong Kong’s premier youth adventure race.
Steve joined Asia Pacific Adventure’s team in 2004 and is also a regular corporate experiential training facilitator with APA’s sister company Paradigm Consultants International. |
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 Lead Facilitator
David was born and grew up in Hong Kong. After school he went to University in Australia where he completed a Degree in Outdoor Education; specializing in Rock Climbing and Back Country Ski Touring, he stayed to work in Australia in various outdoor companies and a group leader and instructor. He returned to Hong Kong and joined the APA team in early 2007. |
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