Melanie grew up on a cattle ranch near Eddystone, Manitoba. She left home after graduating from high school to complete 6 years of university, ultimately becoming an Occupational Therapist. After 9 years , she decided to switch gears, focusing on her children while pursuing her greater passion to develop a family business.
In 2014, Melanie and her husband started their outfitting business, North Mountain Adventures, and have worked hard to expand the operation to what it is now. In 2020, they began renting out their four-season cabins, allowing them to share their love of the country and outdoor life with guests from around the world. In 2021, the dream of filming their outdoor adventures came to life and they signed on with Wild TV – Canada’s Hunting and Fishing Network, which is currently airing season 3.
You can also find them on YouTube. Visit their website at https://www.northmtnadventures.com
Melanie lives on an acreage near Ochre River, MB with her husband Craig and children, Hayden and Kierston. Melanie is the cook, cleaner and office personnel with all three tiers of their business and volunteers her time with various school and community events. When she’s not working, she enjoys horseback riding, camping, hunting, fishing and being outdoors with her family.
Helping The MLOA Move Forward
“I started with the MLOA as a junior director and quickly had a desire to see the organization thrive. I love to hunt, fish, and do everything outdoors. I also love business and enjoy working with others to find common ground and make things happen. I believe strongly in communication, relationships, and collaboration and intend to expand on this with our Board, the membership, and stakeholders. I also believe that everything rises and falls on leadership, but it takes a solid and stable team to succeed. I would like to see the MLOA be a household name for every lodge and outfitter, and I think it’s vitally important to be a member of the organization. We are the voice for the industry, and we are a critical piece of tourism here in Manitoba and critical piece of the future of hunting and fishing in our province.”