Rick and Tanya McFerrin [2009-2010 - ON THE ROAD FOR 1-YEAR]- Calgary, Alberta, Canada: [Rick, Norway 2004, 2008; 2009: Argentina 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007; 2008, 2009 Catalonia 2006] Rick and Tanya founded Two Wheel View after returning from a 2-year bicycle adventure around the world. Both have more than 20 years of professional experience working in education and outdoor recreation. Rick has a MBA in international management; certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguarding and Water Safety; and language proficiency in Spanish, Norwegian, Danish and French. Tanya is a professional day-care provider and outdoor education instructor. They have biked over 15,000 miles in more than 40 countries. Rick and Tanya and family are currently on a one-year bike trip from Calgary to Mexico or maybe even S. America with their three sons: Sampson 8-years old, Markos 6-years old and Tarn 4-year old.Check out their blog at: http://www.mcferrinfamilyblog.blogspot.com/

Phil Lucero - 2009-2010 International Trip Program Director: Albuquerque, New Mexico: [Argentina 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009] Phil is a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico,  is a teacher and youth advocate on many levels in his community.  He has worked in a variety of fields, ranging from substance abuse prevention to wilderness education to teaching filmmaking and photography.  Phil is also the co-founder of Trips for Kids: Rio Grande.  Phil currently resides in sunny Albuquerque where he enjoys 300 sunny days a year!!  The ideal climate for his three biggest interests: mountain biking, BBQing, and playing with his dog Wally.

Jackie Mann – Executive Director: (Argentina 2009, 2010, Norway 2010) Calgary, Alberta: Jackie is a native Calgarian. She has lived allover Canada and in the Middle East.  Jackie has a background in youth education and travel, as well as sexual health education. A local activist, Jackie is passionate about creating positive changes in her community.  She is a founding member of the Good Life Community Bicycle Shop and an active member and volunteer in her community, organizing self-esteem building programs for young women and teens, cycling initiatives, and various other community building projects.  She has 10 years of youth experience and a lifetime of adventure experience. Jackie loves to explore the world on bike, ski, snowboard, feet, and sometimes bus.  She is living in Calgary and bikes all year round, even in the snow.

Elaine Desnoyers – Calgary, Alberta [Argentina 2008, Norway 2008]  Elaine works as a family physician. While in medical school, she managed to incorporate travel into a few of her electives as international medicine in Thailand, South Africa and Costa Rica. Her first trip with Two Wheel View was to Argentina in 2008. Elaine balances her professional life with her interest in travel and taking time to learn Spanish, French, and of course, the harmonica!

Matt Axling - Seattle, Washington: [Norway 2004, Argentina 2003] Matt coordinates outdoor recreation programs for the City of Seattle. Previous to living in Seattle he spent four years running experiential education and wilderness leadership programs in Albuquerque New Mexico. He is the co-founder of Trips for Kids Albuquerque and teaches paraplegic skiers in the Adaptive Ski Program in Santa Fe. Matt has traveled and lived extensively throughout Latin America and speaks Spanish. When not working, Matt enjoys mountain biking, hiking, skiing and traveling.

Stephanie Stephens - Chicago, Illinois: [Argentina 2004] Stephanie teaches history to high school students in Chicago. She makes international travel a priority and has visited Greece, England, Italy and Iceland in the past few years and lived in Romania as a Peace Corp Volunteer. She enjoys combining her interests in outdoor recreation and cross-cultural exchanges.

Lanier Nabahe - Shiprock, New Mexico. [Norway 2004, Argentina 2003, 2004, Catalonia 2006] Program/Project Specialist, Northern Navajo Medical Center - Health Promotion Department; Contract Environmental Education Instructor, Teton Science School; Spinning Fitness Instructor, Boys & Girls Club of Shiprock -Wellness Center; Co-founder of Trips for Kids - Shiprock Chapter; Certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Colorado Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, and American Heart - CPR, WEMT. Interests: Mountain Biking, Backpacking, X-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Hiking and Bike repair.

Renee Swanson - St. Paul, Minnesota: [Norway 2004] Renee is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota and is also the mother of Adam and Clair. Renee enjoys bicycling as a hobby and has both regional and international cycle touring experience.

Rebecca McEvoy-Halston Calgary, Alberta. [Catalonia 2006] Highschool teacher, traveler.

Cassie Benson & Tito (Tony) Stafford - Norfolk, Virginia: [Argentina 2008 (Cassie & Tito), Argentina 2009 (Cassie)] Cassie is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work at Norfolk State University while Tito is working in the Outdoor Recreation Department at Old Dominion University and pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Administration. Prior to moving to Virginia, Cassie and Tito worked at the Cornstalk Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cornstalk is a youth development organization providing experiential education and wilderness programming to youth ages 11 - 18. Tito is also an Outward Bound instructor (Discovery Program) and he leads youth and adult groups on backcountry canoe expeditions. They are avid travelers and spent the second half of 2008 and the first half of 2009 traveling in 6 different countries in South America where they also got engaged. Cassie & Tito enjoy traveling, backpacking, biking, hiking, camping, and spending time with family and friends. They are always up for a road trip and both have fake teeth they like to wear to scare small children (haha just kidding). We are very excited to be trip leaders for this awesome organization!