Professional Bio | Jacob Downie Jacob Downie is an ACMG-certified hiking guide and the founder of Columbia Wild Guides. Based in the Canadian Rockies, he specializes in delivering luxury multi-day hiking experiences and professional mountain skills instruction. With a background as a Wilderness First Responder and a deep expertise in alpine ecology, Jacob bridges the gap between high-end adventure and technical backcountry education. Whether leading guests through premier alpine terrain or teaching the fundamentals of backpacking, he focuses on providing authentic, grounded, and safety-first mountain experiences.