Here are the amazing folks who are making this journey possible
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My heartfelt thanks to these sponsors who are making it
possible for me to join the Arctic Voice Expedition:
I could still use a lot of help, so if you would like to be part of this team, click here.
Immediate needs are $3,500 to purchase the Feathercraft K1 Expedition Kayak I will use on
this trip and $1,200 to pay for my food. Contributions in any amount will help.
Olympus for giving me the worlds toughest digital camera to take on this trip
Palm, for contributing dry gear, skirt, and PFD
NRS, for contributing my toasty base layers and portage boots
Lendal Paddles, for supplying me with a 4pc spare paddle
Outdoor Research, for providing a warm sleeping mat and bivy
Vango, for providing my tent, sleeping bag, and drybag
Fram Syms, for much needed dry gloves
Protech Skin Care, for their fantastic moisturizer sunscreen and long-lasting lip balm
Pete Duvall of Anything Photographic for shooting my publicity photos
The following helped send me to Greenland in 2006
Send Them to Greenland, for believing in me and making the trip possible
Michael Ford, Yellow Cat Productions, photographs, videos, & marketing help
Andre Prue, 3PT Training Studio, for getting me ready for anything
Cheri Perry, mentor, rolling coach, and inspiration
Turner Wilson, mentor and paddling coach
Thule Racks, for simplifying my new car search & making car-topping a kayak painless
Chesapeake Kayak School, for their generous support and marketing help
Danny Mongno, Impex Kayaks, for loaning me a boat to train in
Beverly Glaser, for a lifetime of love and support
Dave Isbell, Director, Harpoon Boot Camp
Dan Schultz, Fellow kayak instructor
Jan and Harry Withers, Fellow kayak enthusiasts (I warned you -- kayaking is addicting!)
Birchmere Music Hall, for allowing me to hang out in their freezer to prepare for Arctic temps.
Rich Stevens, for hooking me up with the nice folks at the Birchmere
Tommy and Mary Ann Burns, for the nice send-off dinner
Kathy, Jim, Sandy, and the girls, for your support and enthusiasm
Andy Gallonio, for a months worth of coffee and a card that made my day
Mike Aronoff, Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Company, for so many things
Cyndi Janetzko, speed training coach
Peter Fuchs, distance training partner
Zak Mettger, art agent & paddling partner
Todd McCormack, woodworker, for making me a great paddle & norsaq
Ed Zachowski, for making Delmarva, my first Greenland experience, so great
Chris Raab, Tuktu Paddles, harpoon instructor and supplier
Beth Payne, the Pirate Queen of Dakar
Nelson & Caroline Labbe, fellow Greenland rolling enthusiasts
Wynn Creasy, singing coach and super supportive friend
Jim Warbasse, neighbor and owner of the world's nicest dog, Cara
Miriam Rosenthal, Third Eye Photography, for trying anything
The Washington Glass School, talented artists and great guys too!
Barbara Esstman, author of Night Ride Home and The Other Anna
Bill and Jody Brady, friends and fellow sports fans
Rick Weibush, paddling friend and good guy to get washing-machined with
Susan Hicks, speedy CPA paddler (if only I can race as well as you!)
Lynn & Mike Springer, kayakers and world travellers
Mark Rodgers, of Superior Kayaks for his time, talent and expertise (thanks also to Celeste)
Fred Gersh, Yoga pal and cancer conqueror (thanks also to Maxine)
Kingsley Chan, CPA paddling pal
Ron Peterson, thanks for your help (and for being so good natured on the tour)
Pat Arnold, glass artist and master organizer
Holly Klass, the family historian
Anicca Jannsen, fellow sea kayaker and adventurous woman
James Song, for coming on this journey and supporting my efforts in every way
Tom Milani, for planting the seeds, building my boat, and everything else
Om Shanti, my first sponsor and favorite fan, Thanks!
possible for me to join the Arctic Voice Expedition:
I could still use a lot of help, so if you would like to be part of this team, click here.
Immediate needs are $3,500 to purchase the Feathercraft K1 Expedition Kayak I will use on
this trip and $1,200 to pay for my food. Contributions in any amount will help.
Olympus for giving me the worlds toughest digital camera to take on this trip
Palm, for contributing dry gear, skirt, and PFD
NRS, for contributing my toasty base layers and portage boots
Lendal Paddles, for supplying me with a 4pc spare paddle
Outdoor Research, for providing a warm sleeping mat and bivy
Vango, for providing my tent, sleeping bag, and drybag
Fram Syms, for much needed dry gloves
Protech Skin Care, for their fantastic moisturizer sunscreen and long-lasting lip balm
Pete Duvall of Anything Photographic for shooting my publicity photos
The following helped send me to Greenland in 2006
Send Them to Greenland, for believing in me and making the trip possible
Michael Ford, Yellow Cat Productions, photographs, videos, & marketing help
Andre Prue, 3PT Training Studio, for getting me ready for anything
Cheri Perry, mentor, rolling coach, and inspiration
Turner Wilson, mentor and paddling coach
Thule Racks, for simplifying my new car search & making car-topping a kayak painless
Chesapeake Kayak School, for their generous support and marketing help
Danny Mongno, Impex Kayaks, for loaning me a boat to train in
Beverly Glaser, for a lifetime of love and support
Dave Isbell, Director, Harpoon Boot Camp
Dan Schultz, Fellow kayak instructor
Jan and Harry Withers, Fellow kayak enthusiasts (I warned you -- kayaking is addicting!)
Birchmere Music Hall, for allowing me to hang out in their freezer to prepare for Arctic temps.
Rich Stevens, for hooking me up with the nice folks at the Birchmere
Tommy and Mary Ann Burns, for the nice send-off dinner
Kathy, Jim, Sandy, and the girls, for your support and enthusiasm
Andy Gallonio, for a months worth of coffee and a card that made my day
Mike Aronoff, Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Company, for so many things
Cyndi Janetzko, speed training coach
Peter Fuchs, distance training partner
Zak Mettger, art agent & paddling partner
Todd McCormack, woodworker, for making me a great paddle & norsaq
Ed Zachowski, for making Delmarva, my first Greenland experience, so great
Chris Raab, Tuktu Paddles, harpoon instructor and supplier
Beth Payne, the Pirate Queen of Dakar
Nelson & Caroline Labbe, fellow Greenland rolling enthusiasts
Wynn Creasy, singing coach and super supportive friend
Jim Warbasse, neighbor and owner of the world's nicest dog, Cara
Miriam Rosenthal, Third Eye Photography, for trying anything
The Washington Glass School, talented artists and great guys too!
Barbara Esstman, author of Night Ride Home and The Other Anna
Bill and Jody Brady, friends and fellow sports fans
Rick Weibush, paddling friend and good guy to get washing-machined with
Susan Hicks, speedy CPA paddler (if only I can race as well as you!)
Lynn & Mike Springer, kayakers and world travellers
Mark Rodgers, of Superior Kayaks for his time, talent and expertise (thanks also to Celeste)
Fred Gersh, Yoga pal and cancer conqueror (thanks also to Maxine)
Kingsley Chan, CPA paddling pal
Ron Peterson, thanks for your help (and for being so good natured on the tour)
Pat Arnold, glass artist and master organizer
Holly Klass, the family historian
Anicca Jannsen, fellow sea kayaker and adventurous woman
James Song, for coming on this journey and supporting my efforts in every way
Tom Milani, for planting the seeds, building my boat, and everything else
Om Shanti, my first sponsor and favorite fan, Thanks!
| Impex Kayaks Danny and the wonderful folks at Impex are loaning Alison an Outer Island to train in. Click here to see a movie Click here for 56K version Click here for QuickTime version |
| Yellow Cat Productions Michael somehow found time in his busy schedule to brave the cold and film Alison rolling, harpooning, and anything else that was needed. |
| 3PT Training Andre Prue, of 3PT Training, helps Alison improve her balance, strength, and flexibility. Andre also designed many exercises specifically for to prepare Alison for the expedition. |
Protech Skin Care specializes
in skin care products for the
outdoor enthusiast -- in other
words, products that work!
in skin care products for the
outdoor enthusiast -- in other
words, products that work!
I am very excited to have
Olympus as a sponsor. The
Stylus 1030 SW is everything
I could ask for -- waterproof,
freeze proof, shock proof, and
crush proof -- perfect for an
Arctic kayak expedition! My
friend Marshall made me a
special fitting so I can mount
it on my kayak paddle too.
Olympus as a sponsor. The
Stylus 1030 SW is everything
I could ask for -- waterproof,
freeze proof, shock proof, and
crush proof -- perfect for an
Arctic kayak expedition! My
friend Marshall made me a
special fitting so I can mount
it on my kayak paddle too.