Mike and Colleen Petzold, owners of Caribou Expeditions, are avid paddlers who have lived in the area for over two decades. In addition to our local excursions, we frequently kayak the St. Lawrence and the Barrier Reef in Belize. Mike Petzold, Owner and Guide Mike founder of Caribou Expeditions, 1994, and former professional biologist, has been guiding for over a decade. Having received four star certification from the British Canoe Union, as well as Instructor Certification from paddling Canada. Colleen Arvisais, Owner and Guide Colleen has guided trips along Lake Superior and the St. Lawrence for the past twelve years. A professional Forestry Technician (recently retired), she enjoys hiking, kayaking, birding and vegetarian cooking. She is a certified First Aid/CPR Instructor and holds a Four Star British Canoe Union certification.
