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 | Team Vail became the first American team to win the Eco-Challenge in 1998 in Morocco. Ellen studied culinary arts at LeCordon Bleu in Paris, France. Andy is also a physician's assistant, providing valuable medical skills to the team, and has twice summitted Mt. Everest.
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| Billy Mattison (Captain) |
| Age |
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| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 42 |
| Vail, CO,
USA |
| Ski patrol, Owner: Timberline Tours Whitewater
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| EXPEDITION RACES:
1999 Eco-Challenge Argentina, 6th place
1998 Eco-Challenge Morocco, 1st Place
1997 Eco-Challenge Australia, 19th Place
1996 Eco-Challenge British Columbia
2000 Raid Gauloises, 9th place
OTHER:
1997 Eco-Challenge Race Series Malibu, CA, 2nd Place
1999 Mountain Quest Adventure Series, 1st place
1997 Gore Canyon Kayak Class V, 1st place
1994 Gore Canyon Race White Water Rafting, 1st place
1990 summited Mt. McKinley.
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| Ellen Miller |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 41 |
| Vail, CO,
USA |
| Fitness Trainer |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
1999 Eco-Challenge Argentina, 6th place
OTHER:
2000 Mountain Quest Winter Adventure Series, 2nd place
1999 Mountain Quest Adventure Series, 1st place
1999 Salomon Nordic Race Series, 3rd female overall
1997 Leadville Trail 100 Bike
1997 America's Uphill, Colorado, 1st place women
1997 Vertical Kilometer Colorado, 2nd place women
Ellen's notable mountaineering accomplishments include 1998 Mustagh-Ata, China, 1998 Aconcagua, Argentina, 1998,1989,1988 Mt. McKinely, Alaska, 1996 Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, Ecuador.
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| Andy Lapkass |
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| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 42 |
| Breckenridge, CO,
USA |
| Professional Mountain Guide/ Ski Patrol |
| EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
2000 Mountain Quest Winter Adventure Series, 2nd place
Leadville Trail 100m, five 2nd place finishes
Wasatch Front 100m Trail Race
Rocky Mountain 6 Day Race
Hardrock 100m Trail Race.
Andy has been climbing in the Himalaya since 1984, with over 27 expeditions. He has summited Everest twice, both via the South Col (1990 & 1999). Other summits include: Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam & Pumori. In fact, Andy was the first person in the world to summit Mt. Everest, Lhoste, and Nuptse. He has 15 years of experience as a guide, and experience as a whitewater kayaker up to class V. Andy is also an accomplished mountain biker and a six-time finisher of ironman-length triathlons.
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| Andreas Boesel |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 49 |
| Vail, CO,
USA |
| Restaurant Manager |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
1999 Eco-Challenge Argentina, 6th place
1998 Eco-Challenge Morocco, 1st place
1995 Eco-Challenge Utah, 13th place
OTHER:
1999 Mountain Quest Adventure Series 1st place
2-time Hawaii Ironman Competitor
3-time World's Toughest Triathlon, two 1st place finishes
7-time Mountain Man Winter Triathlon Competitor (three 1st place finishes)
Six 1st place finishes in Aspen Triathlon
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