Rachel Ahtila was a keynote speaker at the 2025 BCWF AGM: "Growing up in the Central Okanagan, Rachel Ahtila was catapulted into the world of guide outfitting as a preteen when she had the opportunity to head north and immerse herself in a hunting camp. Since then, she has been blessed to trudge forward in the outdoor, hunting, trapping, and conservation worlds that have become an extended family. She's learned a few tips and tricks to get involved and become a part of the solution in our fast-paced, and ever-changing world." Rachel focused on the importance of UNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY. For more information on her life journey, see her story in "She Guides: Meet Rachel Ahtila, Full-time Guide in British Columbia" https://www.womensoutdoornews.com, "Women of the West: Rachel Ahtila" in https://modernhuntsman.com, and in "YETI Ambassador Rachel Ahtila" https://www.yeti.com.
