Adventures in the swedish outdoors

It’s kinda hard to believe when you first meet him, but this goofball actually has his shit together. Thomas is the co-founder of Do the North, and a very experienced kayaking and ski touring guide. His disarming humor (often at Katha's and Andreas' expense) makes everyone feel at ease from the go, and his laid-back guiding style can make you wonder if he’s doing anything at all. But everyone seems to love it!

She’s the first one to poke fun at stereotypes of her heritage: “Omg, that’s so nice. If I wasn’t so German, I would almost cry”. Katha’s sarcastic humor and zest for life coupled with her stoic nature makes her that unflappable outdoors guide. Calmly and effortlessly on top of it all, yet a hoot to be around. At first, a kayaking guide, but her remarkable resilience and roaring gusto also bagged her the position as ski touring guide. And that’s where iron is forged into steel!

As tough and resilient as a birch whip in a hot sauna. Serious when need be (he’s a Finn after all), yet always smiling and laughing. Andreas is an excellent ski touring guide – equal parts super reliable rock and gentle compadre. In the summer, he works for the kayak rental crew over at Mon with his bro – rocking their signature tight blue tank tops. That’s how we first met him. But in the winter, he sheds the blues and goes all in on the Do the North vibe.

Our maestro of packing, who’s more organised than a Swiss Army knife and faster than her own shadow. Dubbed the comeback queen, Dana’s quick wit is unmatched. In a sea of emotionally guarded and evasive Northern Europeans, this Kiwi’s warmth and passionate nature brings the best out of everyone. You may not meet her, but her joyful, fun-loving spirit has most definitely rubbed off on everyone you do meet.

A forest nymph and a clown. You’re just as likely to find her picking chamomile as bustin’ out dance moves. She’s bursting at the seams with energy, laughter and warmth, and you’re most certainly in for a good time. Lovise is an experienced kayak guide and doesn’t just know every edible plant around –she’s living that wild life. Fermenting, making teas, and the fastest blueberry picker we’ve ever witnessed.

Cool as a cucumber. Calm as the September seas. Collected as a chess master before the final move. But don’t let the composed exterior fool ya. Jonathan has a fantastic understated sense of humor and exudes a cosy energy that’s a true pleasure to be around. He’s a kayak instructor, our very handy man for anything that breaks, and the king of kombucha. If you’re lucky, you might just get a taste.

The special guest guide for our all-women kayaking tours, and certainly an honorary crew member. Her ability to connect on a deeper level beats any of the other clowns in our employ. Introspection, spiritual proclivities, living exactly what she softly preaches – it borders on the uncomfortable. We jest of course. Linda’s all-encompassing compassion, conviction, and entrepreneurial skills are a true marvel to behold.

The puppet master maneuvering all the strings in the intricate dance of logistics that is Do the North. Without whom the crew would be wandering around aimlessly like lost sheep (oh yeah…she also writes all our copy). Drawing from her past as a chef and her hedonistic tendencies, she’s the creator and guide of our culinary adventures. Helena is also one half of the power duo who founded the company.

Renaissance man who can’t just carve a spoon smoother than a baby’s bottom, he’s also an accomplished kayaking guide, ski touring guide, photographer, videographer, and chef. His guiding style is warm, calm and very hands-on (to the degree that we put him in handcuffs when training the crew in outdoor cooking). Rob was with us for years. He recently started a grown-up job, but he’s still with as as a guest guide!