Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

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our leaders

Trip Leaders with passion and deep knowledge of their destination make all the difference to your experience. They take care of the details, of course, so you can savor the moment. But beyond that, they are experts in their fields—naturalists, art historians, photographers, mountaineers—who have a remarkable gift for sharing their knowledge and introducing you to their favorite places, people, and behind-the scenes spots you won’t find in any guidebook. Our leaders are highly skilled professionals, yet they are also wonderfully warm people who have endless energy, a great talent for creating fun, and genuine excitement about welcoming you. They have that special “it” factor that transforms a trip into an unforgettable journey. Here are just a few of our extraordinary leaders. You’ll find our full team—and their schedules—on our website.

Onik Morrison developed a solid case of wanderlust at an early age, thanks to her adventurous parents. She graduated as a Naturalist Guide from the Costa Rica Biodiversity Institute and earned her degree in Tropical Biology from Costa Rica University. Little known fact: Onik trekked from the Pacific to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica across the wild Talamanca Mountains—the toughest journey of her life.

“WT continues to impress us with thoughtfully selected Trip Leaders who embody the spirit of adventure, supplemented with extraordinary knowledge and talent.”

Bonnie B., Bakersfield CA

Mingma Temba Sherpa was born in Chukhung (15,551') at the foot of Mt. Everest. He has guided throughout the Everest and Annapurna regions, and during the off season, works as a Medical Assistant at Khunde Hospital, the only medical facility that operates year-round in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Fan club: “It was a treat to have Mingma with us. He must know half of the Sherpas in the Khumbu!” Chris J., Edmonton AB