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Personal Outdoor Experience
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Carolyn Baryluk

Franklin

Summary

Outdoor instructor and guide with skills in group management and communication. Committed to leading clients through both fun and difficult scenarios. Passionate about helping others fall in love with the outdoors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ski Instructor

Powder Mountain
Eden
12.2024 - Current
  • Assessed client skills and applied personalized teachings.
  • Managed large groups of clients of varied skill levels.
  • Built confidence in children and adults across all skiing abilities.

Raft Guide

Cascade Raft & Kayak
Horseshoe Bend
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Guided clients through class III-IV rapids, prioritizing safety throughout experience.
  • Developed fun river games and conversation topics to enhance guest experience.
  • Organized gear and food for trips.

Raft Guide

Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • .Guided rafts of up to 8 clients down the Deerfield River in Western MA while maintaining river safety and playing fun river games.
  • Trip led fleets of boats down a class three section.
  • Managed groups of clients in stressful and potentially dangerous situations.

Education

BS - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst
12.2023

Skills

Leadership and instruction

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Customer service

Group management

Lesson planning

Risk management

Equipment maintenance

Environmental knowledge

Certification

  • WFR
  • WFA
  • PSIA
  • CPR
  • NAUI Open Water SCUBA
  • L3 River Safety and Rescue participant

Leadership Roles

  • Leader, UMass Amherst Outing Club
  • Executive Board Member, UMass Amherst Minuteman Marching Band
  • Fieldstaff, UMass Amherst Outing Club

Personal Outdoor Experience

Colorado River, 16 days, shared rowing, chores, Deerfield River, MA, Millers River, MA, Kennebec River, MN, Penobscot River, MN, Dead River, MN, Colorado River, AZ, Gauley River, WV, Grand Canyon National Park, White Mountains National Forest, Green Mountains National Forest, white water sports, skiing, hiking

Timeline

Raft Guide

Cascade Raft & Kayak
05.2025 - 09.2025

Ski Instructor

Powder Mountain
12.2024 - Current

Raft Guide

Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
06.2022 - 10.2024

BS - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Carolyn Baryluk