Gustav is the owner and founder of Itchyfeet SA (2011), a river and mountain guiding operation based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Not only is Gustav a certified trip leader but also a certified river guide instructor for the African Paddling Association, all of which takes place on rivers throughout South Africa. In addition to guiding on the river, Gustav also holds a PhD in the field of recreation and leisure. He is also a multi-pitch rock climbing guide, instructor and assessor for mountain walking and an active rescue organiser for the Mountain Club of South Africa’s search and rescue.
