Founded in 1993, the Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon was originally developed to provide adventure tour operators and guides an avenue in which to discuss, investigate, lobby and represent any issues that uniquely affect the wilderness tourism sector.

Kalin’s passion for the outdoors began as a child, but things really took off in 1991, when his oldest friend introduced him to the magic of Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park. That first canoe trip sparked a commitment to spending as much time as possible outdoors that continues to this day.Although paddling is his primary area of expertise, Kalin enjoys a wide range of outdoor activities from mountain and gravel biking, to alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and hiking. But he doesn’t run. For any reason.Kalin actively works in Yukon’s wilderness tourism industry through his company Eddyline. He is President of the Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon (WTAY), Co-Chair of the Yukon Wild Marketing Committee and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon (TIA Yukon). Kalin is both proud of, and passionate about, his Yukon home and embraces every opportunity to share it with others.

Originally from Montreal, summer camp and time at her family cottage as a youth sparked a life-long love for river travel and wild places for Bri. Combining her Environmental Science degree with itchy travel feet Bri worked for over a decade instructing for NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School), teaching leadership, and fostering wilderness appreciation on expeditions around the world. She eventually settled in the Yukon spending the next five years Managing NOLS' Yukon programs, which is what first brought her on as a board member with WTAY. Still in love with the North, she currently guides and works as the Operations Manager for Nahanni River Adventures & Canadian River Expeditions.

JP joined the WTAY Board of Directors in 2017

Manuela has been in the Tourism sector for the last 16 years as a canoe/hiking/dog sledding guide and is the owner of Muktuk Adventures - a tourism business that provides authentic and unique Yukon experiences. She has an incredible way with animals and provides care for over 100 dogs living on the property. Manuela's passion for tourism revolves around sharing experiences and educating visitors from around the world about how truly awesome the Yukon is. Manuela joined the WTAY board of directors because she enjoys discussing industry challenges with like-minded people and being involved in work that ensures the Yukon stays a prime tourism destination.

Born in Montreal, Roxanne was never a city person. At the age of 25, she decided she wanted to see the world, starting with Canada. When she arrived in the Canadian Rockies, she found where she belonged: in the mountains. Roxanne spent time learning about climbing, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, skiing and so much more! She spent her time between the Canadian Rockies, British Columbia, France and Switzerland, while she finished her studies in Adventure Tourism. In 2018, an amazing opportunity arrived and she became the owner of Mount Logan EcoLodge in the Yukon. Owning a lodge had always been a dream of hers and from one dream came another and her small adventure company, Yukon Guided Adventures, was born. Becoming a business owner showed her that when she truly believes in her dreams... they come true! She is still hoping to climb Mount Logan one day... will she? Maybe!