Our Team

Decades worth of certified outdoor experience in all elements

Marcio Franco

CEO & Founder

Languages:-
Portuguese: Native
English: C1
Norwegian: B1
Spanish: B2

Franco first came to Norway in 2010 as a whitewater rafting guide & safety kayaker. In 2011, he landed in Voss, where he quickly discovered the incredible and vastly varied opportunities the surrounding nature had to offer. As an experienced paraglider, mountain biker, skier, whitewater kayaker and certified yoga teacher, he knew he could use his background in fitness and adventure sports to help others use their bodies to discover Voss the same way he did.

With over 23 years spent in the outdoor sports industry, he leads the team with a diverse array of knowledge and tools to ensure that the adventures we offer bring nothing but smiles, laughter, and a desire to learn more.

Emee Mandelid

Account Executive

Languages:-
Filipino: Native
English: C1
Norwegian: B1

Emee brings a dynamic blend of enthusiasm and strategic vision to his role as Account Executive at Outdoor Norway. With a keen eye for opportunity and a passion for fostering meaningful connections, Emee is dedicated to driving growth and innovation within our team.

Energized by the prospect of expanding our commercial reach and nurturing strong customer and partner relationships, Emee is committed to pioneering new and exciting products that resonate with our audience.

Emee believes that Outdoor Norway is not just in the business of selling experiences; rather, it's about crafting dreams, fostering happiness, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among adventurers. Drawn to the company's captivating philosophy, the purposeful nature of the work, and the vibrant team that constitutes Outdoor Norway. Emee is excited to contribute his talents to our shared mission.

SID

HubSpot Engineer and Integration Specialist

Languages:-
Hindi: Native
English: C1

Mohan Rana

Whitewater River Guide

Languages:-
Nepali: Native
English: A2/B1
Hindi: A1/A2

What do you like most about your work?

It’s exciting and raw. It takes you down to your most primal level, especially when you’re on a Class 3 or 4 rapid. At that level, there is real excitement and more fun involved and when you come together as a team and work through a tough spot, there’s an awesome feeling of camaraderie and accomplishment.

Daniel Kirk

MTB Leader &  Rock Climbing Instructor

Languages: English

Passionate about facilitating personal growth & friendships that only outdoor experiences can bring. The harder the experience, the more we see each other and ourselves for what we really are. Creating lifelong friendships and confidence.

Previously an engineer holding a Higher National Diploma in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Found a new direction in life after being asked to volunteer for my local Scouts Centre. Moved to Wales and with the help of Plas Y Brennan acquired the Certifications to make the vision a reality. Gaining a wide variety of skills working across the UK, moving to Voss, Norway is next level.