Olivier
Kayaking, sledding, hiking or snowshoeing, Olivier manages all the supports all of our activities in the Far North. He is a life-long outdoor enthusiast.
Our Team
The Altai Svalbard Family
In charge of the organisation and logistics, we are based in Longyearbyen. We are always happy to help; we love sharing our knowledge, offering advice and helping you plan and prepare for your trip. From our first email or phone call to our last goodbye, we are delighted to share everything we know and love about this unique and beautiful region.
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Ronan
Ronan has been part of the Altai Svalbard since 2012. His Altai adventure began when he became a logistician at our base in Longyearbyen. Today, he is a fantastic guide, he knows the region perfectly and has many expeditions to his credit in both summer and winter. -
Maud
Maud discovered kayaking at the age of 8 on the rivers of Brittany, France. Her passion for the sport has never dwindled and what's more, her love of outdoor watersports has taught her about the beauty and fragility of nature. Maud no longer competes in her sport but instead divides her time between leading trips iin Svalbard, travelling and actively campaigning to protect our waters. Maud will push you out of your comfort zone and lead you on a timeless adventure in the heart of the wild Spitsbergen nature. -
Yannick
Yannick grew up near Marseille in France paddling in the creeks. At the age of 15, he came across a book by Paul Emile Victor and this was the beginning of a long journey which shaped his passions for the Far North. During his studies of geography and geomorphology, his passions for the Arctic World of glaciers, icebergs and bears grew and grew. He spent his first summer as a guide in Spitsbergen in 2009 after passing his French Certificates of kayak competence and guiding; today his seasons are shared between Greenland and Svalbard. -
Matthias
Matthias loves outdoor activities; kayaking, climbing, ski-touring and mountaineering... After studying to become a guide, he was drawn to the Far North, attracted by the great open spaces and the raw power of the Arctic nature. With Altai Svalbard, his passions and profession have become one. He will take you hiking, dog sledding, snowshoeing or even climbing... -
Mathieu
Mathieu grew up in the French Alps, hiking and skiing from a very young age. His attraction to large open spaces drew him originally to Norway where he fell in love with the North! After a trip through the vast Canadian wilderness, in 2016 he became a qualified polar guide. Now he shares his time between the French Alps, Finland, Norway and Spitsbergen. Whether hiking, dog sledding or kayaking, he is always delighted to pass on his knowledge and passion for the polar regions with his warm smile and bright blue eyes. -
Eric
From a very early age Eric has had a fascination with open spaces and isolated environments. This passion lead him to southern Patagonia, Canada, New Zealand and the Antarctic lands... Then he fell in love with the wild Arctic World of Svalbard, and has worked with us as a guide, leading trips every year, since 2005.