Josee Auclair

Founding Partner

While not chasing polar bears out of the kitchen, Josee is out on the tundra and constantly improving the clients experiences. Josee has adventure in her soul: she is a polar guide who has traversed the Arctic since 1987, pioneered women-only expeditions to the North and South Poles, sea kayaked and hiked Baffin Island; spent two summers with a nomadic Inuit family in an outpost camp on Baffin Island; and assisted her husband, Richard on many of his expeditions. As a botanist and teacher, Josee has a passion for youth education and food. She is the driving force behind the Arctic Change Program.

Accomplishments

2013 - Opened Arctic Haven Wilderness Lodge
2011 - Purchased Arctic Haven Wilderness Lodge
2007 - Led an all-women trek covering the last degree to the North Pole
1999 - 2004 - Conducted and led annual treks covering the last degree to the North Pole
2001 - Led Woman Quest - an all-women trek to the North Pole
2000 - Purchased Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
1988 - First Arctic expedition to cross the Penny Ice Cap on Baffin Island
1985 - Began trekking in the Arctic
Member of Canada’s National Cross Country Ski Team
BSc in Botany - University of Vermont
Teaching Certificate - University of Quebec