Borderlands Sri Lanka / Nepal

We believe diversity is the key; our facilitators range from teachers and musicians to corporate executives, all professionally trained, creating a staff dedicated to providing a safe environment together with a rewarding experience. Our instructors are educators, not guides. They are committed to inspiring participants to explore and develop their understanding of wilderness ethics, leadership, teamwork, natural history, and technical skills.

‘We are seasoned, mature, responsible and experts in the field. Your safety and enjoyment are our primary concern.'

High adventure is our lifeblood so our people are highly motivated individuals who know the value of close personal attention and teamwork. Many combined years of corporate training experience in Nepal, the U.K., Canada, the U.S. and India help us bring to you an experience that will broaden your horizons and introduce a wealth of new ideas and approaches to your life.

Wade

Canadian

Wade Campbell is the managing director of Borderlands, and has been working professionally in the adventure education trade for over twenty years. A certified instructor in climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting and skiing, he has worked and conducted programs for many of the leading training programs in North America. Wade has spent the last fourteen years living in Asia, and has traveled the continent extensively. More Details >>

Megh
Nepali

Megh Ale is the Managing Director of our Nepal operations and is one of Nepal's leading figures in rafting. Having spent several years working and exploring the rivers and jungles of Nepal, including four years at the Royal Bardiya National Park as a naturalist, Megh is always ready to share his deep understanding of Nepal and its myriad of cultures, plants and animals. He is the founder and president of the NRCT , Nepal River Conservation Trust and the Managing Director of Ultimate Descents Nepal.

Dian
Sri Lankan

Dian is a patron for Borderlands. He is a successful entrepreneur, and the managing director of the largest intimate apparel producing company in the country. Recently he was recognized as the CEO of the year in Sri Lanka for 2004. Currently, he is the President of the National Boxing Federation of Sri Lanka.

Viraj
Sri Lankan

Viraj is a Thomian and a graduate of the Ceylon Hotel School & School of Tourism. He had been in the hotel trade for 16 years as a professional chef after which he took into training and had been in the training field for the past 6 years. He has followed the Diploma in HRM and is a certified trainer from the Sri Lanka National Tourism HRD Committee and Hostec Hospitality Services ( Australia ) specialized in group training. He has been certified as a First Aider from both the SLRCS and St. John's Ambulance Service. Viraj is a keen adventure lover. Presently working as the Training Manager for the company, Viraj had been actively involved in our corporate training programs.

Laxmi

Nepali

Laxmi is a registered nurse by profession. Her passion for Adventure activities and community base nursing turned her in to an out door nurse. She overlooks the medical issues and manages the company's emergency procedures. Having lived in Hong-Kong, Nepal and Sri Lanka, she is comfortable from the metropolis of a big city, to the simplicity of a tent and brings a wide depth of experience to the programs.

Mihin
Sri Lankan

Mihin is a keen adventure doer currently working as a Course Director at Borderlands. He is an experienced climber and mountaineer and holds several climbing / mountaineering instructor qualifications. He has also lead several expeditions in various parts of the world. He is first aid qualified and is able to speak English, Sinhalese and Tamil.

Kumar
Indian

Kumar is working as a Web and Graphic Designer for Borderlands; He updates web sites and also works as the Video Editor for Borderlands. He has professional qualifications in Graphics, 3D Animations, Video Editing and he also maintains our office computer systems.

Anoma
Sri Lankan

Anoma has been working as the accountant for Borderlands for the past year and manages all of the financial sectors.

Ramya
Sri Lankan

Ramya is working as a Secretary cum coordinator. All our mails and correspondence are managed by her. When time and duty permits she facilitates some of our programs which need to be conducted in Tamil. Her communication skill in all three languages helps us in our programs. She is also certified in First-Aid.

Thilak

Sri Lankan

Thilak is a young ardent member of the Borderlands team. Born in the town of Balapitiya Sri Lanka, he is a keen adventure doer. An experienced Boat-ride tour guide from down south, he joined hands with borderlands as a logistic team member and a safety kayaker for the rafting trips.

Jason

Sri Lankan

Jason is a keen adventure-lover and rock climber, and during his three years living in Australia, improved his climbing skills to become one of Borderlands instructors.

Ajith
Sri Lankan

Ajith is Working at the Colombo office, as an office assistant. His main duties are to undertake office maintenance, Banking and speed delivery to various other locations. He is a soft-spoken person with a good heart.

Mahesh
Sri Lankan

Mahesh is our capable driver who makes sure all our staff and equipment gets transported to different locations safely and in one piece. Whenever Mahesh is not driving, you will find him on a boat with the clients paddling down a river or Canyoning down water streams.

Sameera
Sri Lankan

Sameera is a youth from Kithulgala, Sameera has joined the Borderlands team as an apprentice guide. He is grooming himself to be a Rafting guide apart from the other skills he is learning. Sameera completed his Basic First Aid course recently.

Lasitha
Sri Lankan

Lasitha is Another youth from Kithulgala, Lasitha is grooming himself to become a Climbing guide. Lasitha completed his Basic First Aid course recently.

Supun
Sri Lankan

Supun is Hailing from Kithulgala Supun joined Borderlands as an apprentice guide. He is grooming his kayaking skills to be a kayaking guide. Supun completed his Basic First Aid course recently.

Mayalu
Sri Lankan with German (shepherd) roots!

Mayalu our cutest trainer accompanies groups on programs. When not busy guarding and protecting the Borderlands office. Raised in Sri Lanka, she particularly loves the water and is an aspiring raft and kayak passenger. She brings friendliness and fun to the programs and loves working with people.