Staff

OWNER, CAPT. RUS SCHWAUSCH
Rus has been fishing, adventuring and guiding in Alaska since 1995 and his “infection” with Alaska Wilderness Safari began in 2001. In the off-season, he spends time as a product development consulting engineer.
CO-OWNER, CARRIE BADER
Carrie is a full-time fire fighter for the Austin Fire Department, but supports the camp from Texas during the season and usually spends a couple of weeks at camp each season. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her dirt bikes, hiking, camping and playing with the dogs.

CHEF, PHILLIP CROSSLEY
Phil's back for '08! Born in Kansas City, KS, Phil began cooking around age 12. “My first experience was making crepes with my brother for his home economics class... I haven’t stopped since.” Phil has cooked from Kansas to Colorado to Florida and currently resides in Austin, Texas.

HEAD GUIDE, TED MENDREK
Ted's back for '08! He first guided at Alaska Wilderness Safari in '97, has completed 7 seasons since, and is well known for his incomparable work ethic, patience and customer service. In the off-season he works at Sportsman's Finest in Austin, Texas.
GUIDE, JEREMY VIMMERSTEDT
As a mountain-man, musician, mason and all out fly fishing nut, Jeremy has spent countless days in the outdoors between Colorado and the Great Lakes. This mellow guy from Buffalo, NY will be a great addition to our team this year... and he'll help balance out our historically Texas-heavy staff!

GUIDE, LOWELL ESTEP
Lowell is something of an eclectic with a passion for the sporting life. He covers all the bases - from tying his own flies and flyfishing to building his own longbows and bowhunting with them. This will be his third year in Alaska and his first guiding for us. He has recently finished his MBA in Texas.

CAMP STAFF, PARKER COLE
Parker is a junior in college who enjoys the outdoors, bow hunting, traveling, experiencing new people and places, and keeping his 4 other siblings in line. Parker has worked construction and is studying for an international business degree, hoping to work in Mexico someday.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
If you think you have what it takes to work in a rugged, remote and unforgiving environment that will challenge you both physically and mentally, please contact us about potential staff openings.

Everybody thinks they want to work in Alaska, but the work is NOT for everybody. Our work is perpetual and strenuous and is anything but your “great Alaskan vacation.” We need professional, hard working, serious, team oriented (no ego-maniacs), non-alcoholic and drug free people with a passion for the outdoors and hospitality.

Email all inquiries and resumes to info@epicanglingadventure.com.