Our Team

Life Expeditions brings together explorers, photographers, guides and field specialists united by a shared purpose: exploring remote environments, raising awareness, educating future generations and supporting science.

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Merlin Cerise

President & Founder · Polar Explorer

Merlin Cerise is a polar explorer and photographer from Brussels. His work focuses on adventure, polar regions and climate-related challenges.

After several expeditions in the Arctic, he founded Life Expeditions with the goal of raising awareness about polar regions and environmental protection.

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Harold Sorel

Vice President · Software Developer & Adventurer

Harold is a software developer by trade and adventurer. Originally from Brussels, he has travelled to remote places in search of unique adventures. These adventures, often solo, have led him to live with a Sherpa community in the Himalayas, descend wild rivers in Eastern Europe and explore the Far North.

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Olf

Member · Photographer

Olf is a photographer, art director and adventurer from Germany. Originally from the Lake Constance region, he grew up in the mountains.

He has collaborated with brands such as Houdini, Devold and ROA Hiking.

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Gaël Loicq

Member · Polar Explorer & Grower

Gaël grew up in Brussels before living in Rankin Inlet, in northern Canada, within an Inuit community.

He has been exploring the Far North for over 20 years. In response to climate challenges, he chose to become a grower and promote a more sustainable lifestyle. He also works as an urban agriculture instructor.

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Nicolas Sanchez

Member · Polar Explorer & Guide

Nicolas is a former military professional who became a polar guide and instructor at the Polarktika training center.

He is deeply passionate about the history of polar exploration and remote environments.

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Medea Fabri

Member · Polar Explorer & Guide

Nicolas is a former military professional who became a polar guide and instructor at the Polarktika training center.

He is deeply passionate about the history of polar exploration and remote environments.