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Craig Mathieson who did the Hercules Inlet-South Pole route in 2004 is looking to start a Polar Academy in Scotland to inspire Scottish children to achieve their dreams. A trial expedition is setting off this week with a guinea pig in the form of 16-year-old Christopher Struthers. They aim to do the final half degree to the North Pole and are being guided by Jon Russill, who has been looking after our Greenland logistics recently. The polar academy is a great idea and I hope everything goes well.
Dear Tony
I want to make some initial enquiries about Polar Academy and North Pole Expeditions.
My name is John Roman – originally from Avonbridge ( Falkirk) – educated at Falkirk High School – then Heriot/Watt and University of Stirling.I am presently teaching in Shanghai – have been for the past seven years.I also try to expand my students experience and knowledge of the world in aspects rather than pure education.Last year I invited Geoff Green – Canadian Antactic explorer to talk to our students. Geoff has a web site – studentsonice.
He takes expeditions to both Arctic and Antarctic once a year each.In July 2006 one of my students, Julie Cheng ,undertook the Arctic expedition and was full of admiration for the expedition and its contribution to saving of the environment.
I have already spoken to Julie after reading about Polar Academy and its values – and she is excited about any possibilty of trecking to the North Pole.
Do you have a telephone number I can contact you through – or another e mail address.
Kinr regards
John Roman