Wayne Sawchuk | Owner of MK Adventures | Conservationist | Trapper
Wayne comes from a logging family, has a trap line on the Gataga River, and has spent his life on the land. For nearly four decades Wayne has led horse-back expeditions into BC’s Northern Rockies as a way to build awareness and support for this amazing wilderness. In the 1990s Wayne, along with many others, was instrumental in helping establish the 6.4 million hectare Muskwa-Kechika Management Area that now encompasses the northern Rockies, and he continues to advocate for the area’s protection today.
You can find out more about Wayne by visiting his website or by watching the CBC documentary In the Land of Dreamers.
Donna Kane | Client Relations
Donna is a writer and arts administrator who also happens to be Wayne’s wife. She assists MK Adventures from their Rolla Ranch and is responsible for client relations and other assorted duties.
Karl Mattson | Head Guide
Raised on the eroding banks of Rolla Creek, as a fourth-generation farmer who lives in the South Peace, Karl Mattson is an established multi-media artist, farmer, and adventurer. He spent his early years canoeing in Canada’s north, and over the years has come back to his ranching and equestrian roots. Establishing his own pack string, he has guided small groups into the Willmore Wilderness area for over a decade. Conservation also plays a big part in Karl’s life. With his art work, he often voices his concerns towards the fast push of industry and its cumulative effects in the area where he lives.
You can find out more about Karl at http://www.karlmattson.net/
Natalie Sharma | Assistant and Chef
Having joined forces with Karl Mattson, Natalie Sharma has been living in the South Peace for three years. Born and raised in the prairies, Natalie has quickly learned the ropes of ranch life. In her hometown of Winnipeg, she found herself drawn into the hospitality industry as a manager of a few varied operations. Here in the Peace Country, she is using her hospitality management skills combined with her desire to create great meals to forge a path towards a new business adventure.