OUR TEAM
Your Expedition Leaders.
Our Expedition Leaders are the most experienced in the industry. They possess an incredible range of skills: strong communications; the abil- ity to navigate unexpected itinerary changes; a commitment to safety; and excellence in coordinating, support- ing and leading a diverse expedition team to meet and exceed your expec- tations. All of our Expedition Leaders undergo rigorous training at our very own polar training institute, Quark Academy. In addition, our teams are fully versed in the regulations and guidelines set by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), which sets out the safety and environmental practices we follow in order to protect the Arctic regions. We also have the best team in the air to deliver the most unforgettable helicopter adventures in the Polar Regions. Every member of our heli- copter options team—under the guid- ance of chief pilot Niel Sierens—have years of experience.
Abbey Weisbrot Home base: Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada Years of polar experience: 10 Polar expeditions to date: 90 Areas of expertise: Bachelor of Tourism
Alison Gordon Home base: Canberra, Australia Years of polar experience: 9 Polar expeditions to date: 120
Areas of expertise: Alison, who speaks Mandarin, has studied geopolitics and founded a company that tackles the issues of food waste and sustainable protein. She’s an avid skier, scuba diver, cyclist, runner and conservationist. Advice to polar travelers: “Be open to what it feels like to fall in love (again) with our planet and the beauty it contains.”
Management with a major in Adventure Studies. Certified Level 3 Lead Sea Kayak Guide with Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia. Advice to polar travelers: "Consciously slow down and soak up the incredible beauty around you, both big and small. Be present, take opportunities as they arise, and spend as much time out on the outer decks as possible."
Amalia Goodall Home base: Ushuaia, Argentina Years of polar experience: 9 Polar expeditions to date: 45+
Jake Morrison Home base: Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Years of polar experience: 12 Polar expeditions to date: 75
Area of expertise: Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management and Guiding, and Master's Degree in n Environmental Management Advice to polar travelers: "Every now and then, put down your camera and take a moment to soak it all in. Experience this unique environment with all your senses: the sound of the ice crackling, the scent of the tundra, the vastness of the landscape, the texture of a feather or a piece of qiviut (muskox wool). These simple moments create powerful memories that cannot always be captured on film."
Areas of expertise: With a degree in operations management and after a lifetime on the water, Jake spent six years managing expedition operations from Quark Expeditions’ Toronto office before returning to the field to fuel his love for the great outdoors. During his 12 years with Quark Expeditions, Jake has worked on over 10 different expedition vessels and explored nearly every polar destination where Quark Expeditions operates. Advice to polar travelers: “Slow down, let your soul absorb every majestic moment, and spend plenty of time out on deck.”
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