The Ice Warrior Arctic Pole Expedition

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The Ice WarriorArctic Pole Expedition
A Truly Unique Journey

• Delivering the Reality of Climate Change and the
  Last World First in Polar Expeditioning

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Simon Lewis

• Age - 38
• Architect
• 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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Claire Mcaleer

• Age - 28
• Scientist
• After studying for a degree in Natural Sciences
  at Clare College, Cambridge, I have recently
  completed an Engineering Doctorate at Southampton
  University, where I was sponsored by Rolls-Royce
  to perform research into aircraft noise
  reduction.
• I love being part of a team, and get huge
  satisfaction from working together to achieve a
  common goal. As a naturally energetic person, I
  have competed in a variety of sporting activities
  including gymnastics, swimming, rugby, rowing,
  and canoe polo.
• However, having never participated in polar
  travel, for me a trip to the Arctic Pole is
  entirely new and exciting! I am an adventurer at
  heart and am thrilled to embrace the spirit of
  exploration that is at the very core of this
  expedition!

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Dom Larose

• Age - 31
• Mobile Telecommunications Solution 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.
• Lastly, the fact that Ice Warrior expeditions are
  always purposeful was the decisive factor in my
  choice of expedition.

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Ali Kershaw

• Age - 31
• Patent Adviser
• 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 Ive 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.

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Phil Thompson

• Age - 32
• Business Analyst
• Im a Business Analyst, working for the utilities
  sector, running projects to improve systems and
  organisations. Ive always had an inclination to
  solve problems and help others. Ive been
  involved in the outdoors from an early age, from
  ski instructing through to RYA Skipper before I
  was 17.
• Ive always enjoyed teamwork in extremes, in
  sailing and the army, its the main aspect I
  enjoy.
• Ice Warrior offers support and experience of a
  level not found outside the highest level of
  polar exploring. They are capable of pretty much
  any exploration feat that can be dreamt up! The
  organisation provides a team to meet any
  challenge and offers challenges you could never
  think up.

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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
  couldnt!

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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.

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