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THE TEAM

	SEAN ROSE Competitive by Nature, does not like to be beaten! Sean's an x-RAF Physical Training Instructor, who broke his back in a freak Skiing accident back in Feb 2000. Being in a wheelchair has not slowed him down, setting goals and reaching dreams are a way of life for him. Sean's commitment and dedication to sport has enabled him to achieve at the highest of levels including: - World and European Disabled Water Ski Champion 2006/07 - British No.1 Disabled Alpine Ski Racer (2x Winter Paralympian) - World Cup Gold medallist (Downhill 2010) - Winter X GAMES Bronze - Mono Skier X
	TIM FARR Athlete, Wheelchair Adventurer, Laidback, Ginger Tim has always been active, sporty and up for a challenge, breaking his back skiing in 2004 when a ski jump went wrong hasn't stopped him. Tim continues to ski, waterskis and wakeboard, kayak, play tennis, do triathlons, sail, has played wheelchair basketball, done 6 half marathons, handcycles, has climbed Mt. Snowdon, now looking at doing his most challenging adventure yet. Member of the British Disabled Ski Team Current British Slalom Champion 2010 Winter Paralympian Vancouver Aiming for Gold in 2014
	BEN HOOPER Fun seeker wanting to go higher! Ben was working on the 2004 Greek Olympics computer system when he fell from a 6 storey building breaking his back and neck. After returning to work the draw of adventure called him to take up ski racing in the US and Canada. 2010 Started his own company developing software products to allow him to reach a better work / life balance. Competed in 3 seasons of ski racing against the top sit ski racers in the world (2009-2011) 2011 broke in to the top 50 in the world for downhill racing. Member of The British Disabled Development Ski Team
	DOMINIC MCBRIDE WILSON "From Exmouth to Peru and on to Iceland - I LOVE flying!" A second year Economics student and qualified kite instructor, it was Dominic's exploits flying power kites in the field behind his home that sewed the first seeds of what has become the Icelandic Snow Kiting Challenge. The techniques he mastered in those early days avoiding bridges, pylons and power cables lining the M25 are now being shared, when he's not studying, with teenagers attending The Kite Project in Exmouth, with enthusiasts on the beaches of Peru and of course with the members of the Icelandic Snowkiting Challenge Team. .
	JAMES BATEMAN Kite flyer with a social conscience James teaches kiting in the summer and snowboarding through the winter! Mix in the occasional weekend mountain biking or wake boarding, he's living the dream in outdoor adventure management which he studied at university. Combine this with regular work helping a charity supporting children with special needs, James brings his enthusiasm and calm confidence to the Icelandic Snow Kiting Challenge. .
	ROBB SNUGGS Go big or go home.. Rob started kiting back in 2001, since then he's traveled competing on various competition circuits. Now he spends his time getting involved with projects to spread the kitesports vibe! Not forgetting to top up his adrenaline fix every time the winds blow through! - 2010 1st KTA Boracay, Phillippines - 2007 Funboard Cup Champion, Phillippines - 2007 3rd Overall BKSA Pro Mens - 2005 3rd Overall BKSA Pro Mens - 2004 BKSA + KBBT Junior Champion
	KIERON JANSCH Technical Adviser on all things kite! Kieron is passionate about all things kite related - sport kiting, kite-surfing, snow-kiting, kite landboarding, kite buggying and even kite making. It's taken him all around the world. An expert in the world of power-kiting. His current obsession is snow kiting, which is a relatively new sport bringing the speed and technical prowess of power kiting to the majesty of the snow.
	BECCA TODD This girl's got get up & go! Becca's always in the pursuit of fun! This challenge is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in something totally new & out of her comfort zone whilst helping to make an impact! Becca's sports mad; a football coach, avid football player & currently studying for a degree in Sports Science. She's passionate about using the power of sport to help people. Her football coaching organisation supports a charity she volunteers with in Africa, where they are similarly football crazy!