Up North Adventures

Meet the Team at Up North Adventures

Mark Stenzig

Mark Born and raised in the north, makes Mark a true Yukoner. His career began as a summer job in the backyard of the Up North Bed & Breakfast and 15 years later, has grown to become an award winning year round downtown business. Career highlights include: recipient of the CKRW Little Guy Award and the prestigious Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2004 as awarded by the Business Development Bank of Canada. Mark is a Canadian Ranger and an accomplished Wilderness Guide. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are all apart of his extensive repertoire. He has explored every corner of this beautiful land and can’t wait to share it with you, so join us Up North! mark@upnorthadventures.com

Kalin Pallett

Kalin Joining the Up North team in May 2004, Kalin has become a true Sourdough having survived his first winter in the Yukon. Now several years later, his love for his new home is matched only by his passion for the great outdoors. Although his obsession is white-water paddling, Kalin’s extensive experience and education also include: Canoe & Kayak Instructor; Wilderness First Responder; Swift Water Rescue Technician; Snowboard Instructor as well as Telemark and Cross Country skier. With 18 years of customer service and 10 of those years within the paddle sports and outdoor retail industry, Kalin will ensure that your Yukon adventure is truly the best possible! kalin@upnorthadventures.com

Marie Schneider

Marie joined Up North Adventures in May, 2007. She quickly integrated with the team and now works as the Office Manager. Originally from Germany, she is fluent in English and German and can even speak some French and Spanish! Her strong customer service, management skills and training make her the perfect choice for managing the company's daily operations. She spends her days off exploring her new Yukon home by kayak, canoe, mountain bike, snowshoe and snowboard.

Tyler Coghill

Tyler Coghill is one of the newest recruits to the Up North Adventures team. Tyler’s passion for the outdoors was originally sparked exploring the mountains, lakes and rivers of the north while growing up in Inuvik, NWT and Whitehorse, Yukon. He took this spirit of adventure overseas where he backpacked around Thailand and Australia, worked as a fruit picker and carnie to keep the dream alive, and discovered sea kayaking, scuba-diving, rock climbing. Looking to further his outdoor education, Tyler enrolled in the College of the Rockies in Golden, BC, where he received a diploma in Adventure Tourism Business Operations, as well as certifications such as Outdoor Emergency Care first aid, Swift Water Rescue, Avalanche Technician Level 1, and ACSKG Assistant Sea Kayak Guide. After a few years of ski touring, ice climbing, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, biking in the BC backcountry, Tyler is back at home in the spectacular Yukon wilderness. Aside from pursuing his own adventures under the midnight sun, Tyler is also a mountain bike and river guide for Up North, sharing with clients his passion for paddling or biking through the endless mesmerizing landscapes of the Yukon. Tyler can also be found every Monday night splashing around in Chadburn Lake, having a laugh while teaching sea kayak classes.

Brendan Zrum

Just like our fearless leader Mark, Brendan was born and raised in the Yukon. He is a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol System as well as the Yukon Canoe and Kayak’s youth group, The River Raiders, and until recently he was a competitive swimmer. Whether it is biking, downhill skiing, white-water kayaking, canoeing, fishing, camping, or various other activities, Brendan is at home in the outdoors. To even things off, Brendan is also a bit of an academic. Currently he is attending the University of Victoria in the winter as a student in Mechanical Engineering.

Who are we?

Up North Adventures Ltd. has been servicing visitors to the Yukon and locals alike for over 15 years. We are specialized in guided and self-guided year round adventure travel and have a wide range of high quality outdoor gear for rent to make your time in the Yukon enjoyable. Be it paddling or travelling by motor boat, exploring the Whitehorse area by bike or going on a guided Snowmobile tour, we can accommodate your needs. We also provide shuttle services for your self-guided trips across the whole Yukon Territory, into NWT and even Alaska. Take the time to explore our website to learn more about us and feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or comments. We look forward to helping you have the trip of a lifetime. Please let us know what else we can do to make your trip planning easier!

Our Environment:

The Yukon is one of the last Great Frontiers and Up North Adventures is an advocate of the preservation of its untouched beauty. On all our tours, we try to “walk softly” and to respect the fragile flora and fauna of this land. “Leave No Trace” and “If you pack it in, pack it out” are the rules on any of our trips. If you are not familiar with wilderness travel or feel unsure about some things, please do not hesitate to ask us. Everybody at Up North Adventures is experienced and knowledgeable and will be happy to assist you. Please use the links at the top of this page to find out more about the variety of services we have to offer. Enjoy planning your adventure Up North!

Our Community:

Up North Adventures is a proud supporter of numerous community based organizations. We have been title sponsors of the Yukon River Quest, the Yukon Adventure Challenge, Fulda Challenge, Yukon Quest, Longest Days Street Fair and the Yukon Canoe and Kayak Club. Being a supportive, interactive member of our local community is important to us!

Our Trips:

Up North Adventures is a Yukon family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on offering prompt, helpful, friendly, personalized service to all of our clients. We offer services in English, French and German. We stay open year round and our trips are designed to fit a wide range of abilities, budgets, timelines and preferences. Whether it is a day of Fly Fishing on a pristine mountain river, an 8 day Guided Canoe experience or 4 hours of exhilarating Mountain Biking on a nearby trail, our staff are here to make your Yukon experience as special as possible!

Our Retail Store:

Our retail store offers complete backcountry solutions for self propelled wilderness adventures! In the spring and summer, we sell only the best canoes, kayaks, paddling clothing and accessories from the top companies. In the Fall, we stock everything you need for winter travel from Clothing to Alpine Touring and Telemark Skis to Avalanche safety equipment, snowshoes, snow kites and ski touring pulks. Click the Store link to learn more about the items we sell and services we offer!