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 | This team is the first and only Vermont team to compete in the Eco-Challenge. Thomas Cook has served in the US Army since 1978. An Airborne Army Ranger, he currently teaches mountaineering at the ARNG Mountain Warfare School. Shane Bowley has taught himself to measure time while he's sleeping by holding a piece of paper between his thumb and index finger. When it drops, he wakes up!
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| Eric Ashley (Captain) |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 42 |
| Essex Junction, VT,
USA |
| Hardwood Lumber Sales |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
1998 VASS 50 Miler Mountain Bike Race
1996 Adirondack Classic 90 Mile Canoe Race
1994 Tour de Hell, 1st place
Eric is a former Vermont State Bodybuilding Champion, and has been a PSIA Level II Certified Ski Instructor for 11 years. He also competes in numerous GMAA running races throughout the year. Eric has wanted to compete in Eco-Challenge since seeing the Utah race on television in 1995.
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| Elizabeth Lee Sargent |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 29 |
| Cambridge, VT,
USA |
| Physical Therapist |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
Elizabeth has competed in four marathons, including the Vermont City Marathon and Grandma's Marathon. She mountain biked in Oregon, Colorado, and Utah. Elizabeth has rock and ice climbed throughout New England, and attempted Mt. McKinley last year. She also enjoys running, skiing, and hiking.
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| Shane Bowley |
| Age |
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| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 42 |
| Burlington, VT,
USA |
| Athletic Trainer |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
1999 Boston Marathon
1998 Boston Marathon
1996 Adirondack Classic 90-Mile Canoe Race
Shane competed in the Boston Marathon 10 years in a row from 1985-1995. He is an accomplished triathlete and marathon runner with numerous top 3 finishes in both events.
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| Thomas Cook |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 40 |
| Underhill, Center, VT,
USA |
| Military Mountaineering Instructor/Army Ranger |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
1997 American and Canadian Mt. Sanford
Alaska Expedition
1987-1989 Army Best Ranger Competition
Thomas is a former member of the Army Biathlon Team and the Vermont Biathlon Team. His military training gives him extensive experience in rock and ice climbing, jungle operations knowledge, and navigational skills.
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