Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Leaders

With a professional background in art and design, Joe decided to make a lifestyle and career adjustment to align more with his passion for the… More»

An enthusiastic high-school English teacher and outdoorswoman, Courtney spends summers working towards increasing access of outdoor education programming for Twin Cities youth. Splitting her time… More»

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»

Sydney studied at Plattsburgh State University, where she earned her BS and MS in Expeditionary Studies. One of her graduate theses involved canoeing the 740-mile… More»

Rebecca got involved with Wilderness Inquiry at a young age when she and her dad took a backpacking trip to Yellowstone and has been sharing… More»

Josey is currently a Senior at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities majoring in Therapeutics. Since a young age, he has always been captivated by the… More»

Vincent is a new member of the WI crew in 2019. A recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin, he is starting graduate school this… More»

Talon was first introduced to Wilderness Inquiry in middle school as a participant on one of WI’s local outdoor activities day trips and later joined… More»

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»

Alyssa is excited to continue exploring the outdoors and sharing those experiences with others. She loves going up to the Boundary Waters and camping along… More»

Kelli has been an outdoor enthusiast for as long as she can remember. She believes that nature is our greatest teacher, and she continues to… More»

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»

Born on the equator and raised in Minnesota’s Northwoods, Cory decided to go investigate her Ecuadorian heritage by teaching English in Quito, the historic capital… More»

Courtney believes people learn best through doing, so after studying Art Education at Indiana University, she decided to move to the Pacific Northwest to combine… More»

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»

Beau grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and started exploring the outdoors at a young age in a field near his home. After graduating… More»

Beth brings her passion for food and travel writing to her role as WI’s Special Events Manager. Author of nine cookbooks, Beth has contributed to… More»

Jared is a quirky dude! He enjoys EVERYTHING about the outdoors. His passion for nature and for helping others inspires him and pushes him to… More»

Heather started tent camping at age 4, took her first Boundary Waters trip at age 22, and has been leading intergenerational outdoor adventures ever since.… More»

Kelly grew up in Roseville, Minnesota and just graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris this spring with a degree in Environmental Science. She grew… More»

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»

Josh has been involved with WI since 2003 in many different forms. Wilderness Inquiry’s adventures have brought Josh across the country, but his favorite trip… More»

Sam is inspired to lead and serve because of the power of the outdoors to build relationships. Being a part of urban land stewardship projects… More»

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»

Emma grew up camping, kayaking and hiking throughout areas in Minnesota, but has been studying at NDSU in Fargo for the past 3 years. Over… More»

Christian was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and currently goes to school at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota. His favorite things to do when… More»

Natasha grew up in suburbia outside of Madison, WI, but never let that define her intentions with the natural world. She feels most at home… More»

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»

Matt is excited for another season as part of the WI team! He loves being outside and sharing his passion for the natural world with… More»

Marcie is very active and passionate about her work as an outdoor leader. She loves WI trips because “I get the opportunity to share unique,… More»

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»

Ann is an avid explorer who loves to experience new environments and cultures. Growing up, all family vacations included camping and various other outdoor activities.… More»

Kate Kopischke divides her professional time between her role as a mediator and dialogue facilitator in the international development arena, and a more recent role… More»

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»

Born and raised in Idaho, Peter has traveled the country capturing photos of all that our national parks have to offer. He is excited to… More»

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»

Charles has always had a passion for the travel industry. His interest in becoming a tour operator began in 2000 during a high school vacation… More»

Growing up on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Muthoga quickly learned the ways of the wilderness by tending to his family’s livestock. He has since… More»

Alicia is always up for a new Adventure. She loves travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation. She enjoys WI trips because “each day sharing what you… More»

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»

Katie grew up exploring her communities by canoe and backpack, and has spent the past six years developing young leaders and exploring wild places with… More»

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»

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»

Since a young age, Spencer has been connected in all aspects to nature and the environment. Growing up with a family farm has given him… More»

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 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»

Although Brooke is a nature woman, she is equally an artist. In her eyes, nature and art do not exist independently; they are one in… More»

Stew grew up on the shores of the Fox River near Green Bay, Wisconsin. After getting introduced to canoeing with his father, he led canoe… More»

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»

Having grown up sea kayaking and hiking in Washington State, Kelly made her way to WI in 2005 where she discovered the joys of canoeing.… More»

John is passionate about the outdoors and loves to share his knowledge while learning from and about the people he shares it with. John believes… More»

Patrick has an infectious smile and is a jack-of-all-trades. He may be your guide, cook, porter, or computer repairman. If you only meet him for… More»