Exciting news from Team Flow this week- we were one of four parties selected for funding by the Polartec Challenge Grant!
We are humbled to have received support from Polartec, which has funded over 100 expeditions around the world since 1991. Past recipients have included some of our greatest inspirations, including Andrew Maclean, Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker.
The grant has also coincided with two more members committing to Team Flow's expedition to the Fedchenko Glacier in Tajikistan.
Selena Cordeau has an impressive resume of ski traverses through the mountains of British Columbia and Yukon, as well as 21 day traverse through the High Atlas in Morocco. She will bring her experience and knowledge as a glaciology technician to the team. Selena has received numerous research and expedition grants, including the Alpine Club of Canada Jen Higgins Fund.
Zebulon "Zeb" Blais brings a wealth of ski mountaineering experience to Team Flow, working as a ski guide and avalanche course leader in mountains from Alaska to Argentina. His travels have taken him to 15 countries over five continents, summiting peaks and experiencing cultures of the developing world.
As we begin to make final preparations just 60 days from departure, this grant will help with travel expenses for Selena and Zeb as well as assisting with ground costs once we touch down in Tajikistan. The Polartec Challenge Grant joins the ACC Jen Higgins Fund and Mountain Equipment Co-op as the signature sponsors of our expedition. We thank you for your support!
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