Aukje

Aukje feels most at home in the wilderness, a love that began on horseback and grew during a long bicycle trip from Tanzania to the Netherlands. For more than twenty years she has moved at the intersection of ecotourism, communities and conservation. She believes that travel can connect people to the land as well as to each other, and develops trainings that contribute to a world where nature is allowed to flourish again.

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Janneke Wagner

Janneke Wagner

A cheerful mountain enthusiast with a boundless love for mountain landscapes and adventurous explorations. Born on the North Sea coast and always up for a refreshing dip along the way. Doesn’t know the meaning of the word “stranger” and makes friends everywhere.

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Milou Peperkamp

Milou Peperkamp

Learned young is done old, for a lifetime of travel and adventure. Her contemporary manifestation is wilderness guide and a backpack is her most important possession. She is infectiously enthusiastic and prefers to take you off the beaten track.

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Marie-Louise ter Horst

Marie-Louise ter Horst

Hard, long, high and far, always up for adventure. This Finnish wilderness guide in particular you can wake up with a lot of noise for outdoor trips in Finland. Especially enjoys working with companies and teams in the wilderness under the motto: one learns by doing.

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Boaz Pauw

Boaz Pauw

An energetic enthusiast and Mountain Leader. Loves the tent life and likes to lug around some coffee for an outdoor bakkie. Has many an experience in the mountains, loves hiking with others and secretly enjoys a good challenge himself.

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