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Phil Norris

Phil Norris

Polar Expedition Guide

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Expedition Guide specializing in Alaska, Polar Regions from the North Pole to Antarctica

  • Education

    • Washburn University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor's Degree Cultural Anthropology Summa Cum Laude

      Anthropology Major - minors in Sociology and Political ScienceGraduation Thesis - "International Development and Tourism in Fiji- A cross cultural Analysis"

  • Experience

    • Oceanwide Expeditions

      Jan 2018 - now
      Polar Expedition Guide

      Part of the Expedition staff team leading adventure tours in the Antarctic and Arctic. Presentations and Lectures on fossil and cultural history, maritime topics, expedition history, and wildlife. Zodiac driver and pub trivia quiz master.

    • PONANT

      Jan 2019 - now
      Naturalist/ Expedition Guide

      Driving zodiacs and guiding in icy locales. Lectures on introducing a location, fossils, history, salty stories, and cultural mythology related to the regions we’re visiting aboard a luxury polar expedition vessel. Most of the year I’m on board our icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot. Specialized in ice landings, wilderness logistics, facilitating scientific team's research and faraway expedition trips up to the North Pole and beyond. I spend most days as a bear guard, driving zodiacs or skiing around the sea ice, but my favorite duty is in a dry suit as “aquaman” for any operation that requires ice swimming or acting as a shoreman. Show less

    • My farm, Denali, Alaska

      May 2019 - now
      Farmer/Homesteader/Off Grid Wilderness Camper

      My homestead in Alaska is also my Hobby farm and fishing Basecamp when I’m not at sea.

    • Lonely Planet

      Jan 2023 - now
      Freelance Writer

      Articles about cool places…https://www.lonelyplanet.com/authors/phil-norris

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI

    • Wilderness First Responder

      Wilderness Medical Associates International

    • Arctic Guide Certificate

      Lapland University of Applied Sciences
      Apr 2019

    • Powerboat Level 2

      Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      Coast Guard Foundation

    • Zodiac Pilot Training

      ENSM, Ecole nationale supérieure maritime
      Mar 2019

    • IAATO Antarctic Guide - Peninsula, Falklands, South Georgia

      International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators

    • Driver's License

      State of Alaska

    • AECO Arctic Guide

      AECO - Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators

    • STCW 2010

      International Maritime Organization
      Jan 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chief Safety Officer

      Issued by Beluga Whale Alliance - BWA on Jun 2017
      Beluga Whale Alliance - BWAAssociated with Phil Norris

    • Volunteer English Teacher

      Issued by Assorted Buddhist Monasteries on Apr 2013
      Assorted Buddhist MonasteriesAssociated with Phil Norris

    • Clean Up Volunteer

      Issued by International Volunteer Camp- Russia on Jun 2010
      International Volunteer Camp- RussiaAssociated with Phil Norris

    • Construction volunteer

      Issued by Friendships on Jul 2006
      FriendshipsAssociated with Phil Norris

    • Humanitarian Aid Worker

      Issued by Compassion International on Jan 2004
      Compassion InternationalAssociated with Phil Norris

    • English Second Language Teacher

      Issued by Lha Charitable Trust on Apr 2025
      Lha Charitable TrustAssociated with Phil Norris