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, Canadian Geographic Ambassador

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.

Laura Adams

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.

Nauja Bianco

Arctic Policy Expert, Inuit Cultural Educator

Nauja is an Inuk-Danish woman born and raised in the capital of Nuuk in Greenland and now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. She has a long-standing career within government affairs and diplomacy in the Greenlandic Government, the Danish government, and the Nordic intergovernmental affairs.

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.

Pierre Richard

Marine Biologist

Pierre is a North Atlantic and Arctic marine mammal specialist, an avid birder, and a naturalist. He is happiest while outside looking for wildlife.

David Newland

Host

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

John Blyth

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.

Daniel Freeze

Assistant Expedition Leader

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

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.

Chris Scerri

Kayak Guide, Musician

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

Klarisse Estepa

Expedition Medic

Klarisse is a nurse in northern British Columbia who loves embarking on new adventures.

Marissa Dolotallas

Kayak Guide

Marissa is wild about adventure and passionate about sharing the joy of kayaking and mindful moments that spark our spirit and empower our soul.

Barb Parsons-Sooley

Expedition Team

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