About Us

"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
- Henry David Thoreau

Jen Whalen is a self-proclaimed “life lover” who joyfully shares her enthusiasm for the outdoors with fellow adventurers. After a lifetime of exploring and finding her way through the wilderness inside of her own heart, she has found her path in sharing the best of this fun, unique approach with others.

Jen has worked with hundreds of people over the years as an experiential educator, and has developed a loving, intentional style that supports and inspires people in fully engaging in their own adventure. She has a MA in Spiritual Psychology, and has received extensive training in outdoor education through the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). She is also certified as a Leave No Trace (LNT) Master educator and a Wilderness First Responder (WFR).

True North Adventures was created as a way to get YOU out of your day to day life and into some of the world’s most spectacular natural playgrounds; offering an invaluable opportunity to reconnect with the power and wisdom of your heart, while having the time of your life in the process. Come and play with us… let your light guide the way as you allow yourself to surrender to the adventure of living, and soak in the joy and freedom this experience is offering you.