Wild Northerner Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 20

Q - You’ve paddled more than 60,000-km across Canada. What has stood out the most to you and why?

A - The reality is that almost one-third of that distance is portaging heavy gear, so the aches and pains are an accumulative archive of past adventures. It’s not so much the distance, but the gratitude of living this life the way I have chosen.

Q - You’ve been building trails and routes for years. This must have lead to building friendships and memories. What defines this aspect of your life?

A - Trails take us to places we wouldn’t normally venture into, and yes, I have met many good people and unsung heroes.

Q - There are more than 300 expeditions under your belt, books published, fantastic art, people you’ve taught and passed on your passion to and fought for nature against its destruction in your life. What does this mean to you?

A - It’s my legacy, I suppose, putting something back into this world when so many take from it.

Q - What is it like to share your work and life with Andrea and your family? What do they mean to you?

A - Andrea and I have what some would say, the perfect, soulful and respectful marriage. My kids as teenagers are just realizing the skills they have and the love of the outdoors they were brought up in.