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THE TEAM

Despite their diverse backgrounds, the team is bonded through a love for adventure and a passion for high performance. With a shared mission to inspire young people, the crew and their support team are approaching The Arctic Challenge with determination, focus, and resilience. 

THE ATHLETES

Meet the team who is taking on the challenge of a lifetime.

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SUPPORT CREW

A proven support team, driven by an aligning mission.

Simon Rowell

Weather Router

Turid Ostensen

Safety Officer 

Alex Leon

PR & Marketing 

Virginia HP

Training & Performance

Peter Scott

Land Manager

Vidar Oen

Safety Officer

Eric S. Linder, PA

Expedition Practitioner

Dave Bell

Alternate

Tim Fahl

Financial Advisor

Kari de Boer

Media Manager

Duncan Roy

Ocean Rowing Coach

Andrew Towne

Alternate

ATHLETE INTERVIEWS

Learn about the motivations behind The Arctic Challenge

Meet the Team
Meet Andrew Tropp
00:25
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Meet Jimmy Graham
01:38
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Meet Hannah Huppi
01:36
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Meet John Huppi
01:38
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