Antarctic Odyssey Sponsors
Meagan skied solo, over 1095km,
unassisted and unsupported to the South Pole, dragging 200+lbs of food, fuel,
equipment in a sled for 40 days.
Thank you to the awesome sponsors who supported Meagan in
her successful Antarctic expedition: "First Canadian to Ski Solo to the South Pole!!"
DIAMOND SPONSOR
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Science North, Sudbury ON. www.sciencenorth.ca
Science North is
a science centre and family attraction that opened in Sudbury, Ontario,
Canada in 1984 and has since welcomed millions of visitors from around the world.
Science North offers a hands-on approach to science that is interactive and exciting!
Growing up in Sudbury, Meagan spent a lot of time at Science North - in fact, her visits
to this renowned science centre inspired her to explore the natural world
and discover the beauty to be found in all of its extreme environments. |
SILVER SPONSOR
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Ottawa Orthotic Lab,
www.ottawaorthoticlab.com
Ottawa Orthotic Lab, the
largest in Eastern Ontario, designs and
manufactures orthotics and recommends
footwear to help active individuals
deal with pain and alleviate biomechanical
injuries that may result from their sport.
"Active People Helping Active People"
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LOCATOR BEACON SPONSOR
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EMS Satcom, Ottawa ON. www.emssatcom.com
EMS SATCOM's satellite-based broadband communication
systems enable worldwide high-speed Internet, voice
and video capabilities on aircraft, vehicles and vessels.
A leader in satellite technology, the company provides
off-the-shelf communications systems for defense, commercial
and corporate aviation, Search and Rescue, and tracking and
messaging applications.
"Connecting mobile users from anywhere to everywhere." |
COMMUNICATION SPONSOR
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Iridium, www.iridium.com
Reliable * Critical * Lifelines
Iridium delivers reliable, secure, real-time
voice and data services everywhere on the planet – without
the limitations of terrestrial-based infrastructure.
"Everywhere"
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CHOCOLATE SPONSOR
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Truffle Treasures, Ottawa ON.
www.truffletreasures.com
Europeans perfected the art of chocolate making.
Truffle Treasures carries on this fine tradition
of superior quality and exceptional craftsmanship in
Canada. Each individual truffle is handmade with the
freshest and most refined ingredients. |
CLOTHING SPONSOR
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Icebreaker, www.icebreaker.com
Icebreaker merino forms a buffer zone around
your body, keeping you at an ideal temperature
in all climates and conditions. It’s also lightweight,
odour- resistant and soft against the skin – all
qualities that will help you to perform at your peak. |
SLED and SHOVEL SPONSOR
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ERA Group, Winter Products Division,
St-Laurent, Québec.
www.eragroup.ca
ERA Group, one of North America’s leading manufacturers
and distributors of winter and summer products,
including snow shovels, snow boards and water
sports products. ERA Group’s high quality
manufacturing operations has been combined
with a strong tradition of high quality
sleds and related products to meet the
needs of today’s customers. |
NUTRITION SPONSOR
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7 Systems,
www.7systems.ca
A micro-nutrient supplement for Endurance
Athletes needs to go beyond what a normal
daily supplement provides. It needs to supply
a comprehensive blend of vitamins, minerals,
and anti-oxidants at the right dosages to help
support both basic body health AND those 7 Critical
Systems we believe are most stressed by endurance sports. |
TREKKING SPONSORS
| Deborah McGrath
Mary Neilans
Murray Beare
Linda Schumacher |
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Susan McLoughlin
Check out Sue's project to
make a difference in her community. By running her
first marathon in Antarctica,
Sue hopes to raise funds for the Campbell River Search
and Rescue Mobile Command post, in tribute to her father.
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The Capital Roadrunners, Ottawa ON
capitalroadrunners.blogspot.com
Thank you all so much! Your support has been
amazing and significant. I would also like to make
special mention of the following folks for their
participation in organizing the fundraiser:
Long Truong
Suzanne Hotson
Qi Wang
Isabelle Bradbury, architect:
www.ibarchitect.com
Stubbe Chocolates Ottawa
www.stubbechocolates.com
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EXPERT ADVICE PROVIDED BY:
*It is with the greatest appreciation that I acknowledge
the advice and guidance provided by the folks below. It
is with their valuable input and generosity to help out
a fellow adventurer that the "Antarctic Odyssey"
became a success!
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Richard Weber and Josée Auclair
Alcove, Quebec
www.canadianarcticholidays.ca
In addition to expert advice, Richard Weber also helped me to acquire
boots and bindings for the expedition. Richard's boots and bindings
were perfect for this long, cold expedition. I didn't have to worry about
about the bindings - they were durable and I never had a problem! The boots
were warm and protected my toes during my entire time in the Antarctic! Richard's
boot and binding system is easy to use, strong - and will be the least of your worries
on a polar expedition! Be sure to contact Richard if you'd like to get a pair! |
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Christian Eide, Norway
www.latitude.no
Adventures out of Norway!
Christian provided me with alot of information. He was keen to share, and
it is clear that he loves polar adventures. If you're thinking of a polar
expedition, really and truly, Christian would be a star to travel with.
Aside from a bevy of valuable information, Christian was also kind enough to send me an "Arctic Bed".
This kit is really ingenious!
It is a "bag" in which I lay my mattresses and sleeping bag.
In the morning, I zip up the bag and lay
it on top of my sled, rather than rolling my mattress and
stuffing my sleeping bag every morning! Great idea! I
can't praise Christian enough.
A wonderfully kind man, who is knowledgable of the polar
environment and generous in spirit. Thank you for all your help, Chrisitan. |
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John Huston
Ely, Minnesota
www.forwardexpeditions.com
I had questions - John had answers. Thank you John for spending time with me and answering my
many questions. Your gear suggestions were extremely helpful as I prepared for my expedition. Many, many thanks.
Optimisn, Humility and Responsible Action. |
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Margot Talbot
British Columbia, Canada
www.glitter-girls.ca
I asked Margot a number of questions, especially pertaining to navigation. She knows her stuff,
and although I didn't use the sun-method of navigation, I did use my shadow in relation to the
sastrugi to maintain my course. Thanks for your help, Margot!
Adventures for Every Woman! |
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Ray Zahab
Ottawa, Ontario
www.rayzahab.com
Ray Zahab - if you don't know him - just pick up a major outdoor adventure magazine and he's bound
to be inside its pages somewhere! Ray - thank you for all your advice, experience and friendship.
You've been generous with your knowledge and I'm so grateful to know you! Folks - Ray is always
working on a cool project - be sure to follow him at www.impossible2possible.com
Challenge. Distance. Discovery. |
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