Recreation Staff & Outdoor Educators

Lutsen Resort's activity and recreation staff are trained professionals who live and play in the North Shore of Minnesota. They love to share their knowledge and skills with our guests. Join them in a variety of activities at the resort and in the surrounding North Shore area. Whether you are looking for a peaceful early morning yoga class, a hike along a cascading waterfall, or an exciting cross country ski tour, we know our staff will enhance your stay!

Instructor Bios:

	Lucas Will, Director of Activities & Recreation Lucas graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Recreation & Outdoor Education and has guided a variety of outdoor adventures across Minnesota, Montana, Oregon and Alaska. He is an ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor and a Wilderness First Responder. The lure of the Lake and the fantastic north shore playground drew him back to the region. During the summer of 2010 he completed a 97 day circumnavigation of Lake Superior by sea kayak (www.superiordream.com). In his free time, Lucas enjoys running along the shore with his dog, Tischer, all types of paddling and skiing, and writing about his adventures. He lives near Grand Marais. You can reach Lucas at activities@lutsenresort.com
	Melissa Carlson, Assistant Director "I love the North Shore" is a phrase that can often be heard from Melissa. Melissa completed her Parks and Recreation degree at Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN. Melissa is an ACA certified Kayak Instructor and paddling is her passion. When she's not paddling she is wandering through the woods identifying wildflowers and other fascinating species found in the special place. All in all, Melissa is passionate about the North Shore and can share enthusiastic stories about moose sightings and camping trips. Melissa and her big ol' cat live in Grand Marais.
	Sarah Stover Sarah is an avid outdoor enthusiast. Having been raised in Metro Detroit, she has lived in Marquette, MI. and Missoula, MT., and now resides in the area with her husband. She enjoys hiking, having backpacked throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and western Montana, in addition to the Black Hills of South Dakota. She also enjoys swimming, biking and cross-country skiing. Sarah has a B.Sc. from Northern Michigan University in Earth Science and is passionate about outdoor education. She is particularly interested in the geology of the Lake Superior area, but also enjoys birding, weather watching and plant identification. Sarah would love to help inspire your love and appreciation of the natural world as it relates to Minnesota’s North Shore!

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