Expedition Team, Experts, and Guides

Svanur Thorkelsson

Storyteller, Poet

Svanur is a storyteller whose passions include the myths, legends, and sagas of Iceland.

Dr. Lynn Moorman

Geographer

Lynn shares her passion for learning about landscapes as an avid geographer, Earth and Environmental Sciences professor, and a Governor of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Steve Burrows

Naturalist, Author

Steve considers himself extremely fortunate to be able to travel all around the world pursuing his twin passions of writing and birding.

Dorothee Hippel

Expedition Leader, Expedition Team

Dorothee holds a master’s degree in history, Scandinavian studies, and literature. While she loves working as a guide, she enjoys mixing it up with side projects.

John Blyth

Assistant Expedition Leader

John finds a connection to water and wild spaces. He splits his time between travelling the North as a consultant and a devotion to paddlesports.

Matthew James Swan

Managing Director, Program Director

Matthew James is a passionate and experienced expedition leader who will take you on a journey to discover the hidden wonders of the world. With his expert guidance, you'll explore some of the planet's most awe-inspiring destinations and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Keara Maynard

Assistant Program Director

Keara is passionate about all things outdoors. She is happiest when hiking, camping, paddling or with her pack on exploring all that the outside world has to offer.

David Newland

Host

David is a writer, musician, scholar, and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Laura Adams

Expedition Team, Climate Communicator

Laura is a professional mountain guide, snow scientist and landscape painter who has spent her life exploring remote marine and mountain landscapes around the world.

Chris Scerri

Kayak Guide, Musician

Chris is at home on the water, on the trails, or whenever he’s making music.

Marissa Dolotallas

Assistant Program Director, Kayak Guide

Marissa is wild about adventure and sharing the joy of life and mindful moments that move our soul.

Judy Robertson

Expedition Team

Judy is adventurous, passionate, multilingual, an educator, and a world traveller. She always finds a reason to do something rather than a reason to not!

Lorne Demoe

Registered Massage Therapist

Lorne is a Registered Massage Therapist with over twenty-five years of experience and a love for travel and photography.

Franco Buscemi

Expedition Team

Franco is a proud Inuit cultural educator, bear monitor, and storyteller, sharing his deep connection to the Arctic.