Adventure, Canoeing, Northwest Territories
Through the Heart of the North: Yamozha Expedition
Frank Wolf gears up for a grand finale trip of 2024.
Frank Wolf
Frank Wolf is a Canadian filmmaker, adventurer, writer and environmentalist. He is known for documenting wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North. His award-winning films include 'The Hand of Franklin', 'Kitturiaq', 'On the Line', 'Mammalian', and 'Borealis', all of which broadcast on CBC in Canada. He was named one of 'Canada's Top Ten Adventurers' by Explore Magazine and was named 'One of Canada's Top 100 Explorers' by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He's written dozens of articles for various publications over the years, including several features for Explore Magazine.
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