Meet our 2007 Staff!
| The North has always been, and probably always will be, a meeting place for unlikely characters. Throughout circumpolar history, many a famous alliance - both holy and less savory - have been established around remote campfires, in musky trappers' cabins, on the steps of trading posts, and the dark corners of northern pubs. |
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CEO / bush pilot / lead guide / field logistics / ex-outhouse hole digger ... he washes dishes sometimes, too! |
Trip Leader Steve Lybeck Having been working and partners with the Faess family tourism enterprises in both the NWT and Ontario, Steve Lybeck is one of Tundra Tom's peers and life-long friends. A wonderful naturalist, Steve has guided for us in the Arctic on and off for over 35 years, and we are blessed again to have him back!
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People who meet as strangers in the isolated climes share the common bond of the immensity of the northern experience, and usually become fast friends for life. Knowing this, we at Ecoventures nurture each and every guest with the confidence that we will become good friends ... for always.
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After a three-year absense, we are excited & blessed to have one of our main trip leaders return again to the Thelon in 2007! Terry worked with us as our main field manager and naturalist interpreteur for a nine-year period. He is one of the best wildlife guides out there. Welcome back our good friend!!
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Trip Leader Jaime Sharp Originally hailing from New Zealand, we are very pleased to have Jaime join the Great Canadian team this season! Following two years in outdoor education & leadership at the University of Auckland, Jaime has worked as a white water kayak, sailing & Kids camp instructor, as a canoe guide, repelling instructor and sea kayak guide on the west coast & interior of B.C., and as a dog sled Guide/Dog Handler in Canmore Alberta and Churchill Manitoba. He has also worked in Belize as an expeditionkayak guide and River guide. Welcome on board, Jaime!
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As wilderness guides and bush pilots, we have spent many years designing and leading unprecedented adventures to some of the most remote, least explored regions remaining in Canada. Using the very best of modern technology and combining it with two generations of experience and knowledge allows us to present distant travels in safety, style, and with charm.
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Camp Chef Cathy Marlowe Hailing from Lutsel K'e, NT, Chipeweyan Dene' Cathy Marlowe worked as the head cook at the main wildlife basecamp during the 2006 & 2007 Dance with Caribou programmes. She makes delicious sauces from cranberries, blueberries and crowberries that she picks fresh on the eskers. Cathy also has a direct family heritage link to the Etthen Eldehi Dene' aboriginals whose history is forever imprinted at the remote Upper Thelon. Welcome back Cathy! |
Assistant Leader Noelle Tufts From Yellowknife, NT, Noelle began as a client on our Dance with wolves trips, and then, just loving it so much - she just never left! Now on her third season with us, she is a great worker and lover of the land. Welcome back Noelle! |
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To accomplish this end, we have the privilege to work with some of the best guides available - for we at Great Canadian know that we are only as good as the leaders whom represent us... |
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| Although we are educators in our respective fields, we never lose focus on the fact that we too are students of the mysteries of nature. While exploring together with you, we will learn and each share new discoveries, and trade passions of our life's' experiences... | |
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So, in the flickering firelight and the quiet of the Arctic evening, Come and warm yourself by our fire. Let us spin some tales of old. Let us read to you a bit from the journals of the early explorers, and share with you the stories about their often strange fates and incredible discoveries...
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Allow us share with you some of what we have learned about the special relationship between the peoples & wildlife of this remote and magical land.... |
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To read about our field ethics - click here!
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Come warm yourself by our fire.
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Phone: 1-800-667-9453 (Canada & USA)
Overseas Phone: +715-254-9318 North American toll-free Fax: 866-416-5548 Email: tundra@thelon.com Request More Information |
