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Our Founders Paul and Susan Schurke

It's a Family Affair
(for the love of dogs!)

Meet our founders: Paul & Susan Schurke with Bria, Peter & Berit. You'll be in good, warm hands -- Susan crafts her own Wintergreen Northern Wear clothing line. Paul, an author & educator, received the "Explorers Award", Outside Magazine's "Adventurer of the Year" award & the "Environmental Hero" award by the national Wilderness Society. Wintergreen has been ranked among:

  • Minnesota's "Top 10 Lodges"
  • America's "Top 6 Adventure Lodges,"
  • "10 Best Adventure Travel Bargains”
  • "Top 10 Small Outdoor Businesses"