Expedition Team, Experts, and Guides

Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure 2025

September 17 to October 1, 2025

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Nature and Culture

  • Lena Onalik

    Lena Onalik

    Archaeologist, Inuit Cultural Educator

    Lena is committed to preserving, protecting, and promoting Inuit culture. She is an archaeologist, cultural advocate, crafts person, and proud Inuk.

  • Wayne Broomfield

    Wayne Broomfield

    Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

    Wayne is an avid adventurer with a deep commitment to sustainability from northern Labrador, Canada.

  • Aleqa Hammond

    Aleqa Hammond

    Inuit Cultural Educator

    Aleqa studied teaching and has worked in various roles including a human rights and environmental organization, Inuit Circumpolar Council, and within the tourism industry. She was also Greenland's first female Prime Minister.

  • Randy Edmunds

    Randy Edmunds

    Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

    Randy Edmunds is an Inuk from Nunatsiavut. He spends as much time as he can out on the land and sea around the northern coast of Labrador.

  • Rogier Gruys

    Rogier Gruys

    Naturalist

    Rogier is a passionate protected area specialist with a background in ecology and tourism. He loves sharing his passions with visitors and through his photography.

  • Susan R. Eaton

    Susan R. Eaton

    Geologist

    An earth scientist, journalist, and polar explorer, Susan studies the interplay of plate tectonics, oceans, glaciers, climate, life, gender, and sustainability in polar regions.

  • Dave Paddon

    Dave Paddon

    Storyteller

    A retired airline pilot, Dave is a writer and performer of recitations and tall tales with an interest in Newfoundland and Labrador history.

  • Mark Turner

    Mark Turner

    Cultural Historian, Musician

    Mark is a cultural historian and facilitator with deep connections to the Northwest Atlantic.

  • Danny Catt

    Danny Catt

    Naturalist

    Ecologist, teacher, world traveller, and internationally published photographer.

  • Alexa Meyer

    Marine Biologist

    Alexa is an environmental biologist for the Peskotomuhkati Nation, in what is now southwestern New Brunswick, with experience in both marine and freshwater environments.

Arts

  • Tony Oxford

    Tony Oxford

    Musician, Newfoundland Cultural Educator

    Tony is a musician, cultural advocate, and proud Newfoundlander.

  • Adam Ruzzo

    Adam Ruzzo

    Musician, Expedition Team

    Adam is a long-time musician with an eclectic performing background, an avid traveller, and passionate about all things history and culture!

Core Expedition Team

  • Jason Edmunds

    Jason Edmunds

    Director, Expedition Leader

    Jason is an Inuk from Nunatsiavut. He is passionate about connecting people and places, and works with local leaders to develop community-focused, socially conscious travel initiatives.

  • Cedar Swan

    Cedar Swan

    CEO, Host

    Cedar is passionate about community and regenerative travel practices. She revels in experiencing the world through story, song, local food, and losing herself in wild spaces.

  • Julie Bernier

    Julie Bernier

    Assistant Expedition Leader

    A naturalist, traveller, and adventurer, Julie’s enthusiasm and passion are contagious. She is always excited to share her love and knowledge of the environment with others.

Expedition Team

  • Barb Parsons-Sooley

    Barb Parsons-Sooley

    Kayak Guide, Newfoundland Cultural Educator

    Barb is from St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador and is passionate about hiking, kayaking, and sharing outdoor experiences with others.

  • Cathy Carroll

    Cathy Carroll

    Kayak Guide

    Kayaking is Cathy's passion; teaching, exploring, and guiding. Newfoundland and Labrador is her home, where she enjoys family, friends, music, and the wild outdoors!

  • Daniel Freeze

    Daniel Freeze

    Expedition Team

    Dan is an avid outdoorsman who spends as much time as possible pursuing adventure. He loves backcountry skiing, climbing, and the thrill of polar travel.

  • Liz Carlson

    Liz Carlson

    Expedition Team

    Liz is an author, travel writer, photographer, and internet storyteller. Her passions include plants, whale rescues, and strong coffee. She’s a big dreamer and a total bird nerd.

  • Donatella Barbera

    Donatella Barbera

    Expedition Medic

    A mountaineer, traveller and adventurer, Donatella loves life in contact with nature.