Expedition Team, Experts, and Guides

Newfoundland Circumnavigation 2025

October 1 to October 12, 2025

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Special Guests

  • Bill Arnott

    Bill Arnott

    Canadian Geographic Ambassador

    Bill is an award-winning author and passionate traveller.

Nature and Culture

  • Wayne Broomfield

    Wayne Broomfield

    Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

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

  • Amanda McCallum

    Amanda McCallum

    Geologist

    Amanda is a geologist, prospector, writer, educator, and founder and principal consultant of Ignite Education Inc., a consultancy company specializing in geoscience communications and project management services.

  • Jean Knowles

    Jean Knowles

    Botanist

    Jean loves to share her passion for Atlantic Canada's natural and cultural history.

  • Gerry Strong

    Gerry Strong

    Musician

    After thirty years of working in healthcare, Gerry now pursues his love of music, travel, and the unique Newfoundland culture through story, travel, and adventure.

Arts

  • Gerry Strong

    Gerry Strong

    Musician

    After thirty years of working in healthcare, Gerry now pursues his love of music, travel, and the unique Newfoundland culture through story, travel, and adventure.

  • 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

  • Matthew James Swan

    Matthew James Swan

    Managing Director, Expedition Leader

    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.

  • Daniel Freeze

    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.

  • Sarah Minty

    Sarah Minty

    Program Director

    Sarah values any opportunity to be outside and is happiest when on the open water.

  • Sarah Minty

    Sarah Minty

    Program Director

    Sarah values any opportunity to be outside and is happiest when on the open water.

  • Marie-Lou Poisson

    Marie-Lou Poisson

    Assistant Program Director

    Marie-Lou has been an active community member advocating for environmental education and sustainable tourism.

  • Dennis Minty

    Dennis Minty

    Host

    Dennis delights in celebrating a sense of place—wherever that place may be. His photography has been published worldwide and he is the author of ten books.

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.

  • Rustyn Mesdag

    Rustyn Mesdag

    Expedition Team

    Leading climbers, travellers, and trekkers through the most extreme terrains of around the world.

  • Donatella Barbera

    Donatella Barbera

    Expedition Medic

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

  • 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.

  • Brenya Green

    Brenya Green

    Adventure Sales Specialist, Expedition Team

    Brenya is a traveller with a passion for learning who knows that every destination offers unique lessons to each of its visitors.

  • Bill Evans

    Bill Evans

    CFO

    Bill is passionate about connecting with people through stories and laughter, and making lasting memories of new experiences together.

  • Elizabeth Hunt-Schibler

    Elizabeth Hunt-Schibler

    Sales Manager, Expedition Team

    Elizabeth is a dynamic Sales Manager, passionate about music and travel, and inspiring her team and clients with her enthusiasm and expertise in adventure and exploration.