Expedition Planet Earth

SPONSORS

	SPONSORS
	This is an archived website. Please visit www.angusadventures.com for current information. Expedition Planet Earth has been gratiously supported by a number of sponsors. These are the sponsors that have supported the Vancouver to Moscow portion, to view supporters of the Moscow to Vancouver leg please click here. If you are interested in sponsorship please read more about the opportunity here and contact sponsorship@expeditioncanada.com. Vancouver to Moscow
	GOLD SPONSORS
	Bema Gold Corporation Bema Gold Corporation is an intermediate gold producer with operating mines and development projects in Russia, South Africa, Chile and Canada. Bema operates the Julietta Mine in Russia, the Petrex Mines in South Africa, and is 50% owner of the Refugio Mine in Chile, which is projected to recommence production in the second quarter of 2005. Bema's two main development projects are the high grade Kupol gold and silver project in Russia and the Cerro Casale oroject in Chile which is one of the world's largest undeveloped gold and copper deposits. Over the last decade, Bema has demonstrated an exceptional exploration track record and the ability to develop assets to production. Bema trades on the Toronto and American Stock Exchanges under the symbol BGO, and the London Stock Exchange's AIM under the symbol BAU. Bema is a member of the S&P/TSX index, and the TSX Gold Index.
	School District 51 - Boundary The Boundary School District is very pleased to sponsor the Vancouver to Moscow Expedition. School District No. 51 (Boundary) is located in south-central British Columbia on the Canada/US border. The District serves the educational needs of all communities from Christina Lake to Big White Ski Resort and offers a comprehensive range of elementary, secondary, special education and distance electronic education (The Phoenix Program). For the past decade the District has maintained an enviable record of program innovation, academic relevance and adventure learning (www.tactproject.com) (www.abcproject.com). Throughout, the hallmark has been student achievement, program choice and educational excellence. The K-12 Phoenix Program offers the excellence of the B.C. Curriculum Performance Standards and provides students and parents the option of attaining a quality public education without physical attendance in a public school. This year, in partnership with Big White Ski Resort, the District is opening a new school featuring a K-12 BC curriculum based on the BC Performance Standards. Students serious about high-altitude winter sports training can enjoy the best of both worlds – quality education and the pursuit of their chosen sport. Click on the School District icon to learn more about the innovative, quality programs available from the Boundary School District and Big White Ski Resort.
	Wallace and Carey Inc. Wallace & Carey is a family owned business, based in Calgary, Alberta; and in 2003, celebrated 82 years in business as a proudly Canadian National company. Wallace & Carey operate 7 modern distribution centres, serve in excess of 2,500 retail sites from Ottawa to Vancouver Island; and employ upwards of 500 employees. They are distinguished by their commitment to working together towards a positive and fair work environment, recognizing individual contributions towards achievement of our collective goals. Colin and Tim will make presentations to the Wallace & Carey staff to enhance their spirit of teamwork and achievement in their workplace Wallace & Carey will supply the Vancouver to Moscow Expedition with a range of the products they distribute to convenience stores across Canada. These include batteries, film and lip balm, and also the chocolates to be chopped and added the the energy mix that will fuel the expedition.

	SILVER SPONSORS
	Iridium Satellite Solutions There is only one satellite telephone in the world that offers complete global coverage –Iridium. Colin used Iridium telephones on his previous expedition through Mongolia and Siberia and the phones provided reliable, clear service at all times. For the Vancouver to Moscow expedition, a reliable satellite connection is more important than ever. The phone will be used to transmit data to update this website with photos and text, to communicate with schools that follow the journey and to contact the media with voice and data transmissions. Most importantly, a reliable phone is a life-saver in the event of an emergency. Everyone who enjoys monitoring the progress of the expedition owes some gratitude to Iridium for providing the revolutionary technology that enables communication from the most remote corners of the globe. Tim and Colin are happy to use Iridium phones and would like to thank Iridium for having the vision to support the Vancouver to Moscow expedition.

	EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
	Specialized Office Systems This Vancouver-based company creates specialized practice management software for denturists. While the denturist software business seems to have no relation to adventure, CEO Dean Fenwick saw that running an expedition and a dynamic company are essentially the same. Both require a group of motivated individuals with a shared goal to achieve results that some might believe are impossible. Dean has been instrumental in managing various elements of the expedition.
	Helly Hansen Helly Hansen is a Norwegian company with over a century's experience producing top-of-the-line clothing for both land and ocean environments. Now an industry-leading maker of rugged sportswear, Helly Hansen earned its reputation by creating tough clothing for working people. Fishers, sailors and outdoorsmen worldwide will speak fondly of the durable, warm clothing Helly Hansen has provided over the decades. Fourteen years ago when Colin worked on a commercial fish boat off the West Coast of Canada, he wore the gear that all the fishermen swore by – Helly Hansen. Because fishermen live and work in the elements, they wear only the best protection, and their choice was always Helly Hansen. Colin and Tim are proud to have Helly Hansen as their sponsor and supplier of the best outdoor clothing on the market. The Vancouver to Moscow expedition will pass through two of the most extreme environments on earth: winter in Siberia (where temperatures of –60°C are not uncommon) and the North Bering Sea, where the frigid temperatures, storms and icebergs are known to take down the largest ships. In these environments the best clothing is what keeps expeditioners alive.
	The Westin Bayshore Stunning views of harbour, mountains and city skyline. Easy access to Stanley Park and world-class shopping. Unparalleled luxury. The Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina is the only resort in downtown Vancouver! The luxurious accommodations and picturesque panoramic views at the Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina attract the most discerning guests. They are located along prestigous Coal Harbour and a short walk away from North America's largest urban park, Stanley Park. The scenic 20 kilometre Seawall that encircles Stanley Park (and connects to the Resort) is perfect for biking, rollerblading and leisurely strolls. They are only 5 minutes from the heart of downtown, shopping centres and restaurants. A complimentary shuttle departs every 30 minutes. They also have the largest hotel Ballroom in Western Canada – The Bayshore Grand Ballroom.
	Mountain Equipment Co-op Mountain Equipment Co-op is a leading Canadian retailer of equipment for outdoor sport and recreation. The line of quality camping, navigation and survival equipment they offer will provide the Vancouver to Moscow team with dependable gear as they trek through one of the planet's most extreme and remote environments. Mountain Equipment Co-op is a proud supporter of aims and ideals of this bold adventure.
	Norco Performance Bikes Norco Products Ltd has been designing, manufacturing and distributing award winning bicycles and cycling products since 1964. Norco has been assembling their fine bikes in Canada for over 25 years and now has over 130 different bike models for Canadian, U.S. and International markets. Norco has also developed 6 innovative proprietary cycling product brands to compliment its extensive bike line.
	Valandré Since 1980 Valandré has specialized in the development and the production of down equipment for use at high altitude and elsewhere. Through the years, we have been focusing on innovation, craftsmanship, precise quality and know how. All of which has given us worldwide reputation. By using only the best quality raw materials, the highest possible technical perfection and quality craftsmanship, we are creating a unique product. Valandré is supplying the Vancouver to Moscow expedition with three of the world's best-quality down sleeping bags, rated to temperatures of –50° C.
	Hilleberg The Tentmaker Hilleberg is a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing lightweight, four-season tents of the highest quality. The Vancouver to Moscow expedition will depend on two tents - a Keron 3 and Keron 2, in conditions ranging from temperate in Canada to extreme arctic cold in the Siberian winter. Hilleberg tents are the tent of choice for polar explorers, so Tim and Colin know they will be well protected from the elements. Hilleberg tents are strong and also lightweight – without any compromise in materials chosen for best performance. That is why Hilleberg tents distinguish themselves with longevity.
	Christine Leakey.com ChristineLeakey.com is a full service design company that specializes in the creation of logos, branding, websites, packaging, brochures and signage. This independent design firm was founded by Christine Leakey in 1995 and she continues to deal with all clients personally. Christine doubled her career as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Her time spent touring with bands allowed her to develop a talent for event planning and she has successfully helped to organize a number of high profile events including the first Toronto Fringe Jazz Festival, Drive to Survive Charity Golf Tournament, and the Hamilton Vancouver to Moscow Expedition Fundraiser. Through this film showing and silent auction, Christine raised $700 for the Expedition and the David Suzuki Foundation.
	B.O.B. Trailers BOB was started in 1991 to fill the need for a versatile, light weight rig for transporting 'stuff' on a bike: tools, camping gear, groceries, etc. They manufacture the best in portable, versatile and durable trailers and strollers to meet the needs of cyclists and active parents. BOB's philosophy mirrors the expedition's..."As a general theme, we aspire to use our cars and other resource consuming products as little as possible (not an everyday easy task mind you...)." The Vancouver to Moscow Expedition will use the BOB bicycle trailers to transport their equipment through the most difficult terrain in the world. They are traveling through road-less Siberian wilderness in temperatures colder than those encountered by polar expeditions and for distances much further. Their lives depend on the durability of these trailers and that's why the team chose BOB.
	Croker Oars Australia Croker is a world-renowned oar-building company that many of the world's elite rowers swear by. Croker oars are regularly used by Olympic winners and winners of the Trans-Atlantic Rowing race. They are, quite simply, the best oars in the world. Croker has agreed to make a custom set of 12-foot oars to be used as Tim and Colin descend the Yukon River and cross the Bering Sea. We would like to thank Croker for showing the confidence that their product will perform as well in the North Pacific Ocean as it does in the South.
	Xtracycle Xtracycle is a manufacturer, educator, and vehicle for social change whose products enable an entirely new means of mobility. We promote our designs as boundary-pushing bicycles and soul-satisfying alternatives to automobile dependence. The Vancouver to Moscow Expedition will use the extra cycle to carry 100 pounds each of gear, with comfort through the most extreme cycling conditions on Earth. Profits support Xtracycle Access Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to make our technology available to all who need it. We are committed to creating a new model of business that adds to the natural wealth of humanity and the planet.
	Shimano Shimano offers the unrivalled line of cycling components that the Vancouver to Moscow expedition will rely upon as they cycle through a wide range of rigorous terrain. Shimano's patented silent hub technology is the rear hub of choice for winter cyclists. Shimano's reputation for quality and high performance makes them the supplier of choice for the full range of components that propel the expedition.
	Gerber Legendary Blades With over sixty years manufacturing quality knives, Gerber Legendary Blades has long been recognized as a leading manufacturer of world-class knives, multi-function tools and outdoor recreational products for discerning sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts. The company specializes in general purpose and activity specific models, including the E-Z Out™ Series of one-handed opening knives and the MULTI-PLIER® Series of one-handed opening multi-tools. The Vancouver to Moscow expedition would like to thank Gerber for supplying a line of survival tools that is unrivalled the world over. The expedition will use Gerber's multi-tools and knives as well as a folding shovel and lightweight hatchet while travelling through the world's most demanding camping environments, where versatile, quality tools are essential.
	Karhu Skis and Bindings Karhu began in Finland in 1916, building cross country skis for the Scandinavian market. The name Karhu means bear in Finnish, hence the skiing bear logo found on all Karhu skis. Karhu now operates in Europe, Canada and the US producing a range of free-heel skis and bindings. In 1995 Karhu introduced the innovative Widetrak Design. These short/wide skis transformed cross country skiing. More stable and easier to turn, these skis found immediate consumer acceptance. Short/wide skis now represent over 50% of the market. Karhu now produces a wide range of cross-country, telemark, back-country and high-performance racing skis. They are quite simply the world's best cross-country gear and the Vancouver to Moscow team is proud to use the Orion wide backcountry ski with a binding system known as the "sweeper," which is the combination used by the US Marines on a recent Antarctic expedition.
	Caorda Solutions Inc. Caorda Solutions will support the Vancouver to Moscow expedition by creating the powerful, interactive internet functions required for the Global Student Initiative. Caorda has also created and maintained the interactive map that the public uses to follow the expedition as they circumnavigate the globe. Using GPS co-ordinates the team is able to pinpoint their precise location on the map and post the relevant update, whether it's text, photographic or audio. Caorda Solutions is a Victoria-based company founded by a collection of like-minded professionals with a passion for helping clients maximize the potential of the Internet. Their core competency is the application of Web technologies in a practical, profitable and effective manner that simplifies and streamlines business processes.
	Serratus Serratus is a Vancouver-based company that produces outdoor equipment including backpacks, bicycle pannier bags and lifejackets. Because Colin and Tim will be cycling extremely rough roads, with climate plunging from 25°C around Vancouver to -50°C in Siberia, as their bikes are battered by rain, snow, hail and wind, it is essential to use panniers that will hold up in the toughest conditions. We are proud to be using Serratus Aqua-Not panniers. These durable waterproof panniers are designed for the rigors of long-distance cycling. The expedition will also use Serratus PFDs – appropriately, the Bering model – while crossing the Bering Sea.
	Freeze-Dry Foods The Vancouver to Moscow expedition is proud to be using freeze-dried food produced by Freeze-dry, a supplier to many leading camping food companies. As the expedition treks into remote wilderness a supply of nutritious, lightweight and tasty food will provide the team with comfort and safety. Freeze-dried foods make an excellent choice for those that want convenient long term storage of lightweight and nutritious food. The old saying goes, better safe than sorry. With freeze-dried foods, you'll never be sorry.
	Motive Ventures Motive Ventures is your Canadian source for adventure cycling equipment. Located in Delta BC, a short ride from Vancouver, Motive Ventures is still the only place in BC that caries the Xtracycle, an ingenious new way to get more out of your bike (by turning your bike into a Sport Utility Bike able to carry kayaks, groceries and more). Motive Ventures also deals in racks and panniers. The Vancouver to Moscow expedition would like to thank Motive Ventures for support with racks tough enough for the world's extremes.
	Yoga Yaletown As part of their expedition training, Tim and Colin attend two or three 90-minute sessions each week of Hot Yoga in Yaletown. This ancient meditative exercise is ideal for limbering and stretching stiff muscles and joints, as well aligning the spine and creating the balance of energies necessary for peak performance. By taking part in yoga Tim and Colin are minimizing their chances of soft-tissue and joint injuries on the expedition. Yoga Yaletown offers a specialized yoga in a hot environment, which further increases flexibility and circulation. The clean, fresh surroundings and friendly staff makes Yoga Yaletown a fun place to get fit.
	Nokian Bicycle Tyres Nokian is respected worldwide as the premier maker of metal-studded bicycle tires. The Finnish company will supply the Vancouver to Moscow expedition with studded tires to use in the packed snow and frozen icy rivers of Siberia. Noikian tires are favoured by competition racers in the sport of downhill snow cycling. Colin and Tim would like to thanks Nokian for supplying us with tires to keep us safe in whatever conditions we face.
	AAA Moving and Storage If you're moving to or from Alaska, AAA Moving and Storage is the company to talk to. They have excellent service and top notch facilities, which they have used to help the expedition in multiple ways. Not only did they store our rowboat for 2 months, they provided a warehouse in which to repair the boat and then delivered it to the Yukon river. A special thanks goes to Jamie Constock. 1900 Livengood Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-0282
	Mack Printers and Stationers LTD Mack printers proudly supports the Vancouver to Moscow expedition by printing the official expedition poster. As masters of the printing trade Mack doesn't compromise quality to produce affordable results. Contact Mack for all your printing needs: 3622 1st Ave E Vancouver V5M 1C3 Phone: 604-291-7896
	Samesun Backpacker Lodges Samesun has kindly offered logistical support as Colin and Tim prepare for their expedition. Samesun Backpacker Lodges features the best in backpacker and budget accommodations in Western Canada and the best activities to check out when you're there. Our lodges are fully modernized and fully equipped with all the amenities of home. SameSun also features the best in summer activities from fishing in Fernie to houseboating in the Okanagan. We also have an extensive winter program with heaps of information available at Canadian Ski Hostels. SameSun has the perfect getaway for everyone!

	Vancouver Maritime Museum Vancouver Maritime Museum Is the principal maritime museum on the Pacific Coast of Canada, and one of the major maritime museums on the West Coast of North America. A member of the Council of American Maritime Museums and the International Congress of Maritime Museums, the Vancouver Maritime Museum interprets the story of Canada's great Pacific port and its links with the Pack Rim. The Vancouver Maritime Museum is the greater Vancouver region's link to maritime history, art, culture and technology, relating the past to the present and looking to the future through its programs and exhibitions.
	Baffin Baffin is the world leader in cold-weather and premium industrial footwear. With boots rated to –100° C, Baffin makes the boots many arctic explorers swear by. Colin and Tim would like to thank Baffin, a Canadian company, for being confident that their boots are ready for the elements we will face in Siberia, the coldest inhabited region in the world.
	West Marine West Marine, Inc. is the one of the largest specialty retailers of boating supplies and apparel, with more than 345 stores in Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico. West Marine has long championed responsible boating and good corporate citizenship. Through supporting endeavors such as ours they fulfill their mission to encourage people to reduce their environmental impact, as well as improve and protect marine habitats. West Marine has helped the expedition procure an Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB), which is a safety device that will alert rescue authorities and indicate the rowboat's location should they get in trouble.