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 | The team supports and raises money for Challenge Aspen, a program providing outdoor possibilities for individuals with disabilities. Brian has worked extensively with Grassroots Aspen Experience and Challenge Aspen as an adaptive instructor and guide. Three team members, Ben Niiler, Chris Morrow, and Brian Hightower play or have played rugby with the Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Team. Chris and Brian have represented the United States in World Cup Rugby matches. For the past two years, Brian has coached the Dartmouth College Rugby Team. During the race, many of Brian's former 7th grade students will follow the race via the internet.
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| Ben Niiler (Captain) |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 35 |
| Aspen, CO,
USA |
| Developer |
| EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
Ben is a two-year competitor in the original Pole Peddle Paddle Race of Bend, Oregon. He has also been a member of the Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Club since 1992. Ben is an accomplished outdoorsman, experienced in mountaineering, rafting, mountain biking, and scuba diving.
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| Amy Capron |
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| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 27 |
| Aspen, CO,
USA |
| Landscape Architect |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
1996 Eco-Challenge British Columbia
OTHER:
Amy is a competitive athlete, with numerous top 5 finishes in triathlons throughout New England and Colorado. Amy also competes in the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse Cross Country Ski Race. She also has extensive experience kayaking up to class IV, climbing, hiking, and mountain biking.
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| Chris Morrow |
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| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 28 |
| Aspen, CO,
USA |
| Self-Employed |
| EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
Chris spent three years on the US National Rugby Team, and played on the 1997 Rugby 7's World Cup Team in Hong Kong. Currently, he is a member of the Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Team. Chris also has experience mountain biking, hiking, and sailing.
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| Brian Hightower |
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| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 29 |
| Aspen, CO,
USA |
| Contractor/ Teacher |
| EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
Brian spent three successful seasons with the Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Team before representing the United States on the National Rugby Team in 1996. In 1997, he played in the Rugby 7's World Cup. Last year, Brian played in the Rugby World Cup. He also has experience hang-gliding and mountain biking.
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