OUR PEEPS



JOVAN SIMIC
Owner/Executive Director
Jovan founded Kool Runnings in 2019 with an idea of creating an outfitting company that can support and run youth programs, as well as train young adventure guides, and provide meaningful employment for youth in the outdoor industry.
ANNIE CYR-PARENT
Co-owner
Annie is the backbone of operations at Kool Runnings. She provides support in all areas, from logistics and trip preparations to mentoring and guiding. Annie is also a very passionate geologist. She loves talking rocks. But be warned... if you ask the questions be prepared for trip departure delays :).
LEETIA EEGEESIAK
Youth Jr. Guide
Leetia has been with Kool Runnings since its inception and was the first youth ambassador since she was 12 years old. Since then Leetia has honed here skills in many areas and has become an apprentice guide. Leetia is especially fond of the dogs and enjoys guiding dog sledding trips around Iqaluit.
CANINE UNIT

VUK
Lead dog

MITTIMA
Co-lead with Vuk

KINAI
Boss dog

RAGNAR
Happy puller

CHE
Lead dog

PAUNAQ
Lead dog

CHICO
Middle of the pack

SCOTTY
Middle of the pack

SENKA
Puppy

BUCKO
Puppy

SILA
Puppy