I am new to the LCA family this season, and I couldn’t be more stoked! I have been a water animal all of my life - from growing up on Big Brower Lake outside of Grand Rapids, MI, to paddling many of Michigan’s rivers with my grandpa since I was 6. I graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2017 with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management. I’ve been a Sea Kayak Guide, Zip-line Guide, and conservation worker from Michigan to West Virginia to the Grand Canyon.

has been a professional sea kayak guide for 9 years. He enjoys guiding and has a passion for teaching people how to paddle and have fun on the water! He also loves "whitewater sea kayaking" on the days it gets so rough that most level headed paddlers stay on shore. In recent years my love for rough water paddling has lead me to the west coast to play in the Pacific Ocean surf and the tidal races of the San Juan Islands.

Sonja grew up coming to Cornucopia; her grandmother was born and raised down the street from LCA and her great-grandfather fished out of the boats now beached down the shore. In the off season, Sonja is an Agricultural Education graduate student and a Trip Leader for the Center for Outdoor Adventure at the University of Minnesota. Sonja is looking forward to spending lots of time on Gitchi Gami and being outside all summer.

I’m a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Outdoor Education Leadership and Management. I’ve spent the last 4 summers guiding, paddling, leading and teaching in the Upper Peninsula, on Lake Superior, in Lake of the Woods, Manitoba as well as leading conservation work in Oregon. My goal is to share outdoor experiences with others while practicing sustainability and utmost respect for our natural world!
I believe in the power of the outdoors and all of the positive energy it provides.

This is my first season at LCA, and I'm very excited to be working along Lake Superior. I grew up in the Dells near the Wisconsin River as the youngest of a bunch of rowdy kids. I'm studying for a degree in business. When I'm not studying or working, I'm probably riding my moped all over town or spending time by the lake.

Gaige is Special Programs Coordinator, where he assists planning staff training, leadership development, and Wilderness First Aid instruction. Prior to coming to the Northwoods, Gaige worked as a paramedic in Milwaukee. Gaige is a certified American Canoe Association sea kayaking instructor and a senior guide at Lost Creek Adventures, with safety and excitement being the top priority for his clients. Gaige is currently finishing his degree in Outdoor Education at Northland College.

Indulging in kayaking since the year 2005, a passion developed. Among his hobby of paddling; climbing, backpacking, slack lining, living off-grid, sleeping, consuming large amounts of calories & reading keep him busy when not on water (minus the calorie part; food is good) Request Kurt as your guide today, tomorrow or next year.

This will be my 3rd season at Lost Creek!

Adventurer, guide, and full time student at Northern Michigan University studying outdoor recreation leadership and management. I have worked in the outdoor industry for over five years now. I have plenty of experience in gear shops selling everything from kayaks to skis and camping equipment so if you want to geek out on gear let me know. I also have plenty of on water and on trail guide time, and very much looking forward to spending my summer playing around on the big lake superior!

Office manager, Sea Kayak Guide, SUP Yoga Instructor (2011-present)

Ellie lives in Cornucopia and enjoys all things our area has to offer. You can find her out on the water, in the woods, in the garden, or lazing in the hammock She is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and ACA trained in stand up paddleboard and sea kayaking. In addition to teaching our SUP yoga classes, you can find her guiding on your sea kayak trip! She says, "Hooray for summers in Cornucopia!"

Owner of Lost Creek Adventures

Greg has been a wilderness guide and paddler since 1992. He regularly teaches kayak instructor certification workshops, wilderness survival classes, traditional skills workshops and leads expeditions throughout the Americas. He also guides kayak and SUP trips every chance he gets!

This is my second season with Lost Creek Adventures and I am stoked to get on the
water. I graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth in Environmental and
Outdoor Education. I have guided and paddle all over Lake Superior, Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and Lake of the Woods Ontario/Manitoba! Excited
to take you out and explore the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore!