Raj “The Desert Whisperer” Patel
Assistant Guide

Bio
A third-generation botanist turned desert guide, I left my family’s spice trading business to pursue my passion for arid ecosystem conservation. Drawing from both my Indian heritage and my master’s degree in environmental science, I specialize in desert survival skills and sustainable foraging. My popular “Spice Trail Tours” combine traditional knowledge of medicinal desert plants with gourmet outdoor cooking. Known for finding edible plants in the most unlikely places and telling terrible cactus puns. My claim to fame? Never getting lost in a sandstorm – though my GPS has given up more than once!
Mountain Biking – Trail Riding
Flatwater Kayaking
Rock Climbing – Top Rope
Castlewood Canyon Sport Climbing Adventure
Outdoor Skills | Rock Climbing | Safety Training