Arctic Pole Expedition 2011
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Jim McNeill - Team Leader This is Jim's 4th attempt to reach the Arctic Pole, so far giving credence to the name "Northern Pole of Innacessability". The first attempt was thwarted before Jim left base camp due to a flesh eating virus. In 2006, Jim's second attempt ended when the ice-cap around him disintegrated and he fell through and in 2010 the ice was deemed to be too unstable to make the attempt so the team didn't go. The attempt in 2011 therefore is the culmination of many years of training, preparation and determination to succeed.
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Simon Lewis Age - 38 MD I am an individual motivated by challenges both personally and in business and I thrive on pressure and expectation to achieve a result. For me, the expedition imposes demands far removed from my usual business process and the requirement to raise financial backing, to learn new and enhancing life skills and to develop new technical abilities/skills is a challenge as difficult as the physical expedition itself. My personality profile is one of a disciplined, precise, rational thinker with a determination and perseverance to achieve goals. I am a problem solver and an enthusiastic team member …. I think I have what it takes! |
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Dom Larose Age - 31 Telecommunications Consultant I have harboured a dream to trek to the North Pole for many years, inspired by the tales of polar explorers past and present, the remoteness of the Arctic and the sheer beauty and mystery of the region. In undertaking this effort I am also motivated by two further factors, one personal and one scientific. Personally, the challenge that the expedition poses on so many levels – fitness, skills, time preparedness and mental – is a source of both motivation and natural trepidation. Secondly, the fact that Ice Warrior expeditions are always purposeful was the decisive factor in my choice of expedition. To be able in some small way to help provide fact-based data in support of understanding climate change is a major driver for me. Dom's Blog - www.facebook.com/UnlikelyExplorer |
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Ali Kershaw Age - 31 Patent Attorney I feel I want a challenge that is so beyond my comfort zone both mentally and physically that it will be a once in a lifetime experience and opportunity. Physically the trip will be the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Having done a Biochemistry degree at University and now working for a pharmaceutical company the idea of being able to help with crucial scientific research which will better help us to understand the affect of climate change in such a remote part of the world is also something I feel very strongly about and my love of Polar bears makes this a particularly personal goal for me. I have no doubt that it will be the single most incredible trip of my life and will affect my life more than I can imagine. It will be exciting, fun, dangerous, difficult, beautiful but, most of all, unforgettable. Ali's website - www.arcticali.com |
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Ian Belcher Age - 35 Communications Engineer Officer, Royal Air Force I joined the RAF in 1991 as an Electronics Technician. Being adventurous in nature I enjoy many sports, including windsurfing, skydiving, skiing and scuba diving. As a member of a team I am at my happiest when the team faces adversity and bonds together to achieve the common purpose. The idea of being part of a novice team that will be trekking through one of the most desolate and inhospitable places on the face of the planet to achieve a goal that has never yet been achieved, whilst undertaking essential scientific research, may sound insane but is incredibly appealing both from an adventurous and scientific perspective. How could anyone who truly wants to savour life and help to fully understand how fragile our planet is resist this opportunity, I certainly couldn’t! Ian's website - www.polarcommitment.com |
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Lee Howell Age - 39 Chief Fire Officer I was appointed as the Chief Fire Officer of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in January 2009, responsible for 85 fire stations and 2200 members of staff. The Ice Warrior expedition to the Arctic Pole is the ultimate test of leadership, resilience and endurance. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to test myself against the most hostile environment, working as part of a team to achieve a world first and in doing so adding to the body of scientific knowledge and raising money for charity at the same time. It is an honour to be part of this expedition and to follow in the footsteps of great explorers. Lee's website - www.leadingfromthetop.co.uk |
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