OUR STAFF
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STEVE KONIK

The outdoors has been an integral part of Steve's life. His fascination and deep passion for the natural world and the Charlottes is infectious. He is a relaxed and jovial companion. A true explorer at heart, Steve is always looking for the path less traveled. Steve has been able to log more than 900 water days in the Queen Charlotte Islands by working primarily with Moresby Explorers Ltd, but also with University of Calgary, and Gabriola Cycle and Kayak. He is a certified Lead Sea Kayak Guide with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC, and educated with Diplomas in Forestry and Tourism Management.

When Steve is not exploring the islands through the summer, Steve can be found at home with his family. In the cold winter months Steve can be found somewhere in the mountains of Western Canada where he works as a ski guide. Steve is a certified Ski Guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association.

His favorite part of guiding is the relationships he makes with his guests. They start as strangers and leave as friends, as states his wife, Lise.

LISE GASCON

The outdoors has been an integral part of Lise's life. She is the true backbone to the operation. A seasoned paddler of the Queen Charlotte Islands, Lise helps operates the office when Steve is out and about.

Lise is a school teacher, but her new full-time job is taking care of the latest addition to our family.

Though she may not be a certified guide on your tour, she is truly my island GEM, as states her husband Steve.

CHRISTINE HAWES - LEAD GUIDE

Christine has been working in Gwaii Haanas with Ocean Sound Kayaking since 2004. If I were to pick one word to describe her it would be "Genuine". Christine's love of the outdoors is infectious, while her detail for safety and ability to see the big picture, make her an ideal leader.

In the winter months, Christine can be found leading kayak tours in Antarctica. In 2009, Christine paddled 2417 km over 106 days, from Galliano Island where she resides, to Glacier Bay Alaska, which has not been achieved by many other paddlers. Her blog can be reviewed at http://crossingbordersexpedition.blogspot.com/

When not paddling, Christine is traveling the world, which has installed a deep love for sacred places and a heart for the quiet voices of the less fortunate.