Raven Delhanty

Field Instructor, WFR

Raven Delhanty is a backpacking guide at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she brings a strong background in emergency medicine and expedition leadership to the backcountry programs she leads. With years of hands-on experience in remote wilderness settings, Raven is passionate about creating outdoor experiences that leave lasting impressions on course participants.

Originally from Saint Johns, Arizona, Raven spent multiple summers leading multi-day expeditions with Alaska Mountain Guides (Haines, AK), where she was responsible for everything from route planning and food packing to leading backcountry groups through Alaska’s rugged terrain. Her attention to detail, risk management skills, and calm presence in dynamic environments make her an exceptional field guide.

Raven is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and EMT Instructor, as well as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider. She’s equally comfortable leading remote trips as she is training others in emergency medical care.
At NCOAE, Raven is part of a team that values education, exploration, and proactively guiding course participants through facilitated hands-on wilderness experiences. Her leadership style reflects a blend of practical skill, personal warmth, and a deep appreciation for the power of nature.

When she’s not in the field, Raven enjoys rafting, rock climbing, sea kayaking, yoga, and reading. Her biggest inspiration is Nels Niemi — the rafting guide who first taught her to love the water and live life with intention.