Expedition Team, Experts, and Guides

Bill Arnott

Canadian Geographic Ambassador

Bill is an award-winning author and passionate traveller.

Wayne Broomfield

Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

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

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.

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.

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

Musician, Newfoundland Cultural Educator

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Randy Edmunds

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.

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

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!

Donatella Barbera

Expedition Medic

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

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.