Our Crew
Raife Bowman
Founder / Lead Instructor
Raife is a US Army Veteran who was raised in Alaska. Upon receiving his Honorable Discharge from the military, Raife attended Jack Mountain Bushcraft School’s Yearlong Wilderness Bushcraft Immersion Program in Ashland, Maine. While attending JMBS he realized that he wanted to teach Wilderness Education. After leaving Maine, Raife enrolled at Prince William Sound College in Valdez, Alaska where he attained his AAS in Outdoor Leadership. Raife is certified as a Wilderness EMT, AIARE1, and countless other things.
Raife has trekked thousands of miles with a pack on his back, as well as a canoe paddle in hand. Don’t let his lack of Arcteryx gear, or the fact that he doesn’t have a huge beard fool you, his backcountry experience is extensive.
Email Raife: Raife@ArcticFieldcraft.com
Alisa Bowman
Office Manager / Assistant Instructor
Alisa pulls quadruple duty as Office Manager, Assistant Instructor, College Student, and Proud Mother.
Although her duties usually keep her behind a desk or a stroller, Alisa can still hang with the best of them in the backcountry.
Email Alisa: Office@ArcticFieldcraft.com
Dave
Leader Bird Watcher
For only being 5 years old, Dave has a keen sense for the wilderness. It may partly be because was raised in Alaska, and it may partly be because of his German engineering. Whatever it is, Dave loves adventures and is always ready to go on short notice.
Dave is also known for his exceptional use of social media despite not having thumbs.
You can follow Dave on Instagram @AlaskanShorthairedPointer