Christiaan Piller, Team Captain
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Chris is an experienced outdoorsman, an
accomplished and dedicated cyclist and skier, and a great team captain. Through his job as
a hydrogeologist, Chris has the opportunity to use and refine his navigation skills on a
regular basis, so he is the primary navigator for the team. With a perpetually positive
outlook and a great sense of humour, Chris is a strong motivator and a pleasure to race
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Bill Wells
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Bill is
a strong athlete, with an exceptional athletic record in competitive running, triathlon,
and cross-country skiing. His medical background and knowledge of human physiology make
him a great resource to have on the trail, as do his positive attitude, his outdoor
experience, and his athletic ability. |
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Monica LaBarge
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Monica
first got involved in adventure racing as the event manager for the Raid the North
adventure race series for its 1999 season and has a good understanding of what is involved
in being successful in a race. In addition to a background in competitive swimming,
triathlon, and coaching, and a love of being active in the outdoors, Monica is known for
having a steady pace, and two speeds – stop and go. She also likes to keep things
organized, an important skill when you have so much mandatory gear! |
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Steven Topham
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A long-time athlete and coach, Steve has extensive experience in a variety of sports involving considerable discipline and dedication. Having lived in Canmore, Alberta for five years, Steve is also very at home trekking, mountain biking and climbing outdoors and brings terrific motivation skills, outdoor experience, and athletic ability to the team. |
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