Outdoor Leaders
Our dedicated, professional staff make it happen every day! If you are interested in employment at Wilderness Inquiry, click here.

Hannah Arvold
Hannah’s undeniable passion for hiking, exploring and adventures shows on her trips. Helping others achieve their peak outdoor experience is what brought Hannah to work… More»

Madeline Boler
Maddy finds fulfillment in sharing the outdoors with others! She loves to bring attention to the plants, animals, and trees when exploring the outdoors and… More»

Audrey Cuthbert
Although growing up in the city, Audrey has been an outdoor enthusiast since an early age. She grew to love the outdoors through frog catching,… More»


Aidan Denison
Aidan has been an advocate for wilderness recreation and integration since high-school. Aidan then graduated Vermilion Community College with a degree in Outdoor Recreational Therapy… More»

Donatus Gadiye
Donatus grew up in Karatu, just outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will appreciate his confident, compassionate leadership style and unbounded knowledge of all the wild… More»

Ellen Groff
Ellen’s love for the outdoors was born out of weekends at the family cabin and road trips out west. She isn’t afraid of some bad… More»

Julie Hotz
Julie is a student at Kent State University studying recreation, park, and tourism management along with business and disability studies and community inclusion. Her love… More»

Lily Johnson
Spending time in nature is what Lily does best! She is so excited to share that passion with others through the mission of Wilderness Inquiry.… More»

Loserian Laizer
Loserian Laizer was born and raised in Maasailand, Tanzania. He was a warrior coordinator for eight years prior to furthering his studies in Arusha, earning… More»

Jake Marble
Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin along the shores of Lake Michigan, Jake is currently a student at the University of Minnesota, where he has been fortunate… More»

Chloe Ortalo-Magne
Born in London and raised between Madison, WI and the south of France, Chloe loves hiking, biking, camping and exploring the outdoors all over the… More»

Matthew Przeslicke
Matt is back for his third season at WI and is more excited than ever. After growing up in the Chicago suburbs and finding solace… More»

Larry Raineri
After years of teaching art and gifted and talented classes in Iowa, Larry is excited to utilize his teaching and leadership skills to carry out… More»

Kath Sharp
Kath has been leading trips for Wilderness Inquiry since 1990, and she has earned the trust and affection of thousands of folks who have paddled,… More»

Emery Snow
Emery has been guiding trips in the outdoors since 2015 and has a passion for sharing wilderness experiences with others. He began guiding hiking and… More»

Shelby Swan
While studying environmental science at the University of Minnesota, Shelby has found her passion for the outdoors and protecting the environment. She strives to bring… More»

Sam Teragawa
Sam has traveled from coast to coast with Canoemobile, opening new horizons for thousands of people. A veteran of YMCA Camp Menogyn, Sam also loves… More»