Jared "Perky" Barabash
I got the nickname Perky when I was just a wee one, shortly after I was born. I got this name because I was so damn happy all the time. Clueless to the real world, I managed to find something funny in my surroundings with that little under-developed brain of mine. Not much has changed since then, except my brain is huge now. On a side note I think laughter makes the world go round. Without laughter, life would be black and white, and I like colors.
Role in the operation?
Journeyer, Chief operating officer in the humor department.
Education?
I dropped out of University to pursue a career in structural fire fighting.
Best adventure asset?
Ability to keep a clear mind in sticky situations.
An animal quality that you admire?
The speed of a Cheetah.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure?
A BIG KNIFE.
Favorite adventure activities?
I enjoy all sports, fly fishing, and rocking around in really remote areas.
Favorite book?
"The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan.
Favorite quote?
"Some call it a rut, I call it a groove!"
-Perky
Connor McKenna
As cryptic, Zen-like or just plain stupid as it may sound; my goal is simply to find a goal. I have always just existed, working jobs I hated so as to save enough money to live in shitty apartments and get drunk on weekends with no real passion or purpose. This kind of lifestyle is detrimental to the soul. I hope that while traveling this fascinating planet, immersing myself in its cultures and experiencing its marvels, adventure will be kind enough to show me a purpose that I can finally, wholeheartedly and passionately pursue. If not that, than I at least hope to find someone who can finally beat me at a thumb war. He (or she) has got to be out there somewhere.
As cryptic, Zen-like or just plain stupid as it may sound; my goal is simply to find a goal. I have always just existed, working jobs I hated so as to save enough money to live in shitty apartments and get drunk on weekends with no real passion or purpose. This kind of lifestyle is detrimental to the soul. I hope that while traveling this fascinating planet, immersing myself in its cultures and experiencing its marvels, adventure will be kind enough to show me a purpose that I can finally, wholeheartedly and passionately pursue. If not that, than I at least hope to find someone who can finally beat me at a thumb war. He (or she) has got to be out there somewhere.
Role in the operation?
Overseas Adventure Correspondent, Travel Writer, A.A.S.G (All Around Swell Guy)
Education?
Grade 12, Brentwood College School
Best adventure asset?
Adaptability and improvisation. Willingness to sleep anywhere.
An animal quality that you admire?
The cunning and opportunism of the fox.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure?
An open mind and sense of humour.
Favorite adventure activities?
Traveling the world and meeting new people while experiencing new cultures.
Favorite book?
For Whom the Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemmingway
Favorite quote?
"Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."
-Mark Twain
Blog/Website
By Adventurer Connor Mckenna:
Mark Frederick Stockton
Someone famous, not sure who, once said, “friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.” Experiencing the outdoors with close friends creates lasting bonds that are truly unique, and tales that never cease to evoke a good chuckle. Looking back, most of the times I consider “defining moments” in my life were all encountered while off on a great adventure. Never be afraid to take the first step- after the first step, the second step falls naturally. There is so much out there to experience, and I’m thankful for any opportunity I have to get amongst it.
Someone famous, not sure who, once said, “friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.” Experiencing the outdoors with close friends creates lasting bonds that are truly unique, and tales that never cease to evoke a good chuckle. Looking back, most of the times I consider “defining moments” in my life were all encountered while off on a great adventure. Never be afraid to take the first step- after the first step, the second step falls naturally. There is so much out there to experience, and I’m thankful for any opportunity I have to get amongst it.
ROLE IN THE OPERATION:
Adventurer, marine safety attendant, nurse.
EDUCATION:
BSc in Biology/Psychology from UVic.
BEST ADVENTURE ASSET:
Sense of direction, morals.
AN ANIMAL QUALITY YOU ADMIRE:
The ability of a worm to tell better jokes than Perk.
MOST IMPORTANT THING TO BRING ON AN ADVENTURE:
Captain Quinn.
FAVORITE ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES:
Anything water-oriented. Surfing, sailing, fishing..
FAVORITE BOOK:
The Power of One.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
By Adventurer Mark Frederick Stockton:
Eric "Lenny" Lennert
My goal is to learn the skills that people used to survive before the global economy consumed the world. Through my education and life experiences I hope to gain enough knowledge to help my children understand the environment so they can adventure in an ecologically sound manner. Oh ya, sometimes it may seem like the only solution to stopping unsound development is a well placed bomb, well according to Wiebo Ludwig anyways-Convicted gas pipeline bomber. (Full Story.)
Role in the operation?
Adventurer, famous beard model, biologist.
Education?
BSc. Biology from UNBC.
Best adventure asset?
Versatility. No job is too dirty.
An animal quality that you admire?
The loyalty of a good dog.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure?
Clean undies...essential for preventing monkey butt.
Favorite adventure activities?
Hiking, fishing, 4x4ing.
Favorite book?
The Golden Spruce.
Favorite quote?
"The more people I meet, the more I like my dog."
-Anonymous
Contributions by this Adventurer:
Mike Danskin
Adventures can present themselves in many forms, but my favorite adventures are those that you know you will be talking about for the rest of your life. Most often this type of adventure is one in which you are faced with adversity and challenge; once overcome, the participants grow in profound ways and a bond is created that can never be broken.
Role in the operation:
Organizer. Adventure seeker. Aspiring platinum ranked adventurer.
Education:
Uncle Stu & BSc-Kinesiology
Best adventure asset:
Passion, endurance, and the ability to find enjoyment in the small things.
An animal quality that you admire:
The smugness of the Grouse
Most important thing to bring on an adventure:
Vaseline, Duct Tape, Leatherman
Favorite adventure activities:
Hiking, paddling, trail running, adventure camping
Favorite book:
Tommo and Hawk – Bryce Courtney
Favorite quote:
“It may seem absurd to believe that a “primitive” culture has anything to teach our industrialized society. But our search for a future that works keeps spiraling back to an ancient connection between ourselves and the earth; an interconnectedness that ancient cultures have never abandoned.” – Helena Norberg-Hodge
Website/Blog
Contributions by this Adventurer:
Troy Mercer
Do good by others, do good by yourself, do good in life. Strive for all dreams and challenges you wish to over come and achieve. Reach that harmonious plateau where nothing is left as a regret.
Do good by others, do good by yourself, do good in life. Strive for all dreams and challenges you wish to over come and achieve. Reach that harmonious plateau where nothing is left as a regret.
Role in the operation?
Adventurer, Cameraman, Fisherman, Support staff, Celestial navigator.
Education?
Degree in Nautical Science from the Canadian Coast Guard College of CBU. Hovercraft pilot.
Best adventure asset?
Organization, and safety.
An animal quality that you admire?
Strength, knowledge and survival instinct of the Polar Bear.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure?
A back up plan, and great friends.
Favorite adventure activities?
Catching dinner, or building camp from scratch.
Favorite book?
The Hobbit/Eragon/Lord of the shadows.
Favorite quote?
"I haven't failed. I've just found 10 000 ways that don't work!"
-Anonymous
Contributions by this Adventurer:
Super Nathan Burnham
I like to ride my bike with my friends and my family. My favorite thing about the great outdoors is smelling nature and just being outside with the sun shinning on my head. I am fascinated by all the different kinds of mushrooms that grow in nature and all their cool colors. Animals are cool, they help the earth live.
I like to ride my bike with my friends and my family. My favorite thing about the great outdoors is smelling nature and just being outside with the sun shinning on my head. I am fascinated by all the different kinds of mushrooms that grow in nature and all their cool colors. Animals are cool, they help the earth live.
Role in the operation:
Jr. Adventurer.
Education:
Grade 3.
Best adventure asset:
Making cool things with my hands and some tools.
An animal quality that you admire:
The jumpiness of a fish.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure:
Food, drinks, tent and toilet paper.
Favorite adventure activities:
Mountain Biking.
Favorite book:
Any books on building things.
Favorite quote:
Don't know yet.
Contributions by this member:
Caleb Burnham
I don't have boundaries on my outlook on life, my outlook is always changing. I always try to help others in need, whether it be helping them make a life changing choice or picking papers off the floor. I like to live in the moment with a smile on my face and a laugh close to my heart. I love to live out loud and I want to experience as much as possible and I want my friends, my family and random strangers to experience it too. If we were supposed to know what the point of life is, we would have been given blinders and set down a narrow path. But this is not so, we were given free rein to explore not just the path but the forest beyond it. To find good bad and everything in between, we live not for a specific reason, but for every reason. If someone asked me "what is the reason to live?" My answer would be simple-their is no set answer to the point of life, this is no math test, this is something far greater. I will do what is right, no matter what the consequences if it means to save something that could not save itself. I wish to see nature and humanity become balanced again, it should never have gone so far out of wack for things like global warming to happen. I want to see fish restored, trees flourishing, animals brought back up to their normal numbers, wildlife treated with respect. I want to see this in my life time, I want to see us as humankind use our ingenuity to balance out the huge impact we have on the world around us. I joined this group of adventure's not because my brother made it, but because I agree that to save the wilderness, we must promote it so everyone can see the reasons to save it and to live it.
I don't have boundaries on my outlook on life, my outlook is always changing. I always try to help others in need, whether it be helping them make a life changing choice or picking papers off the floor. I like to live in the moment with a smile on my face and a laugh close to my heart. I love to live out loud and I want to experience as much as possible and I want my friends, my family and random strangers to experience it too. If we were supposed to know what the point of life is, we would have been given blinders and set down a narrow path. But this is not so, we were given free rein to explore not just the path but the forest beyond it. To find good bad and everything in between, we live not for a specific reason, but for every reason. If someone asked me "what is the reason to live?" My answer would be simple-their is no set answer to the point of life, this is no math test, this is something far greater. I will do what is right, no matter what the consequences if it means to save something that could not save itself. I wish to see nature and humanity become balanced again, it should never have gone so far out of wack for things like global warming to happen. I want to see fish restored, trees flourishing, animals brought back up to their normal numbers, wildlife treated with respect. I want to see this in my life time, I want to see us as humankind use our ingenuity to balance out the huge impact we have on the world around us. I joined this group of adventure's not because my brother made it, but because I agree that to save the wilderness, we must promote it so everyone can see the reasons to save it and to live it.
Role in the operation:
Jr. Adventurer, creative support.
Education:
In School, Grade 9.
Best Adventure asset:
"That sounds like a GREAT Idea!" Ready to try anything.
An animal quality you admire:
The Bonds Grey Wolves make with their family.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure:
A snowboard.
Favorite Adventure Activities:
Hiking exploring, camping, boarding, surfing, fishing, reading, doing as much cool things as possible.
Favorite book:
The Great Wheel Of Time Series.
Favorite quote:
"Treat others as you would have them treat you"
Rob Marley
I love to wander into the unknown and challenge myself amongst the wilderness. I like most people and most things. I get excited thinking about overnight adventures and camp fire jokes. While we slave away in small cubicles and busy libraries we often tend to forget about the many wonders of the natural world. I am an urbanite in many ways but I strongly cherish my moments to escape into the serene and mystical places that lay just around the corner. My favorite thing about the outdoors is the freedom to go wherever, do whatever, and of course - the wildlife!
I love to wander into the unknown and challenge myself amongst the wilderness. I like most people and most things. I get excited thinking about overnight adventures and camp fire jokes. While we slave away in small cubicles and busy libraries we often tend to forget about the many wonders of the natural world. I am an urbanite in many ways but I strongly cherish my moments to escape into the serene and mystical places that lay just around the corner. My favorite thing about the outdoors is the freedom to go wherever, do whatever, and of course - the wildlife!
Role in the operation:
Enlightener, Adventurer.
Education:
Educo Adventure Camp, Many overnight camping trips and treks with my father. Many trips into the tetrahedron. Bachelor of Science in Geography.
Best adventure asset:
Endurance.
An animal quality that you admire:
Beaver's work ethic.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure:
A good attitude.
Favorite adventure activities:
Hiking/Exploring.
Favorite book:
Shantaram
Favorite quote:
"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Contributions by this member:
Josh Anglim
The way I see it life is one big adventure! you have to make the most of it and do awesome things. Take that step out the front door into the world and start creating your own adventures. we were given this great land to explore and take advantage of So Do It!! I know a great place to start its called "AUSTRALIA."
The way I see it life is one big adventure! you have to make the most of it and do awesome things. Take that step out the front door into the world and start creating your own adventures. we were given this great land to explore and take advantage of So Do It!! I know a great place to start its called "AUSTRALIA."
Role in operation:
Chief Shelter builder, Australian Division!
Education:
qualification in building & carpentry
Best adventure asset:
Iron guts & structure knowledge.
Animal quality I admire:
The vision and flight of an eagle.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure:
A MASSIVE KNIFE.
Favorite adventure activities:
Shelter construction, fishing, cooking.
Favorite book:
"Bravo Two Zero"
-Andy Mcnabb
Favorite quote:
"spread your wings"
Paul Hayes
The unknown is my vehicle that creates my adventures. Putting yourself in a position of survival builds a perspective about the world around you. Taking a step towards uncertainty unravels a mystery of your adaptability. It is important to step outside of your domain, because you might just surprise yourself.
Role in the operation:
Top Adventurer, Entertainer, Linguistics.
Education:
Associates Degree in Sports Science / B. ED Physical education / French.
Best adventure asset:
The best quality I bring to an adventure is my ability to lift spirits and hold a high sense of moral amongst the adventure enthusiasts.
An animal quality that you admire:
Strength of a Tiger.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure:
Good company.
Favorite adventure activities:
My journeys must stimulate me physically, as well as mentally. I enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and snowboarding challenging terrain.
Favorite book:
"A Thousand Splendid Suns"
by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite quote:
“An unexamined life is not worth living”
-Socrates
Merle Gerbrant
I'm a survivor, an avid fisherman, care about the state of the world............... We have to start taking care of this planet for our grand-kids. We live in a privileged country, use it gently. Lift up your fellow man, he may save you one day. Attitude is everything!!!!GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Role in the operation:
Member, Adventurer.
Education:
Associates Degree in Commerce.
Best adventure asset:
Expert fisher.
An animal quality that you admire:
Badger - never gives up.
Most important thing to bring on an adventure:
Can do attitude.
Favorite adventure activities:
camping.
Favorite book:
Bible.
Favorite quote:
"Don't dwell on who let you down, cherish those who hold you up..."
Contributions by this member:
Everyday Merle contributes to the world of adventure.