Dixie Dansercoer

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Born in 1962 in Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
Married to Julie Brown.
Father of four children: Jasper, Evelien, Thijs and Robin.

 

Resume

  • Spent one year as an AFS exchange student in Moscow, Idaho, USA, 1980.
  • Completed his studies as an interpreter/ translator in Ghent, Belgium, 1984.
  • Two Round The World trips West to East and East to West, 1984-1986
  • Belgian windsurfing champion in the wave-riding discipline, 1987.
  • Climbing expedition Cho Oyu, Tibet, 1990.
  • Mount Kenya climb, N/E and S/W faces, Kenya, 1991.
  • World record holder (Guinness record) altitude mountain biking, Teide, Tenerife, 1991.
  • Winter ascent Mont Blanc, France, 1992.
  • Mount Fuji winter ascent, Japan, 1992.
  • Ironman (full triathlon) finisher, Australia and Belgium, 1993.
  • Organiser and participant "Karakoram Bike Adventure", 1200km through Pakistan and China, 1994.
  • Second place finisher Ultramarathon "La Transardennaise", 160 km, Belgium, 1994.
  • Polar trek Langjökul Glacier, Iceland, 1995.
  • Mount Cameroon climb, Cameroon, 1995.
  • Trans-Greenland expedition with Alain Hubert, 700 km on skis with powerkites, 1995.
  • Alpamayo trek and ascent Mount Pisco, Peru, 1996.
  • Mount Everest climb (camp two) and ascent of Island Peak, 1996.
  • Polar trek Spitsbergen, Svalbard, 1997.
  • South Through The Pole:
    Crossing of the Antarctic continent with Alain Hubert, World premier:
    4000 km skis and with revolutionary powerkites, including scientific research, 1997-98.
  • Antarctica 2000:
    Ascent of Mount Vinson with Julie Brown and polar trek Ellsworth Mountain Range with Rudy Van Snick, 2000.
  • The Ultimate Arctic Crossing:
    Attempted traverse of the Arctic Ocean from Siberia to Canada. With Alain Hubert. 69 days in autonomy. February - May 2002.
  • Barcelona Marathon, April 2003.
  • Sierre-Zinal Mountain Running Race, Switzerland, August 2003.
  • Les Templiers 65 kilometer mountain race, Nants, France, October 2003.
  • Bering Strait Odyssey:
    Attempt to cross the Bering Strait from Alaska to Siberia and back. With Troy Henkels. March - April 2005.
  • 100 km running race Bornem Belgium: 3rd place finisher, August 2006
  • Arctic Arc: succesfull crossing of the Arctic Ocean, from Siberia to Greenland, world premier 1800 km in 106 days, Februari-June 2007
  • In The Wake Of The Belgica: successful commemorative sailing expedition to the Antarctic peninsula. 7 crew members on the "Euronav Belgica" re-enacted the 20 landings made by Adrien the Gerlache 110 years prior. Pioneering sailing, wind-and kitesurfing, climbing and canoeing expedition, Sept 2007- may 2008
  • Double Marathon, Gondo Switserland (Simplon Pass), 9th place 2008

Publications

  • "Zwevend over de IJskap, Trans-Greensland Expedition 1995", Ganda Publications (Dutch)
  • "Nothing is Real, account of the mishaps during the Everest Expedition 1996", self-published (Dutch)
  • "In the Teeth of the Wind, South Through The Pole Expedition 1998", Publisher Van Halewyck (Dutch, French, English)
  • "Hands of Ice, Hearts of Fire" 2000
  • "Shades of White, Antarctica 2000 Expedition", Publisher Van Halewyck (Dutch, French, English)
  • "Chaos on the Ice", attempt to cross the Arctic Ocean from Siberia to Canada 2002, Publisher Van Halewyck (Dutch, English and French)
  • "Brainstormen in een iglo", How to run your business like an expedition, Publisher Van Halewijck 2004 (Dutch)
  • "Een Passie Moet Je Volgen", motivational book, co-author Julie Brown 2002, Publisher Van Halewyck (Dutch)
  • "Milestones", artistic interactive workbook, together with Julie Brown and photographer Herman Vanaerschot, December 2003 (English and Dutch)
  • "Swept Away, adrift between Alaska and Siberia", Publisher Lannoo 2005. Book about the Bering Strait Odyssey 2005 (English and Dutch)
  • (Ant)Arctica: Inspirational photobook
  • "De diepvriesexpedities van Ollie en Eleonora", Publisher Davidsfonds 2008. Kids book on the Arctic and the Antarctic (Dutch)
  • "Het geheim van Antarctica", Publisher Standaard/Manteau 2008. Youth Adventure book (Dutch)

Expositions

  • "Het Laatste Kontinent" (1997-1998)
  • Sportimonium & Barometermuseum

Prizes won

  • First prize at the Mountain Film Festival, Trento Italy, for In the Teeth of the Wind 1998
  • First prize "La Toison d'Or du film d'aventure", Dijon France, for antarctica.org 1999
  • Klauwaert prize, recognition for representing the Flemish community in exceptional manner 2003
  • 2007 Winner of the Trento Fimlfestival: National Geographic price for best doccumentary

Ambassadorial functions

  • Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Belgium
  • Ambassador for Switzerland Tourism (Mountains and Nature)
  • Job@ ambassador VUM Media Group)
  • Crowne Plaza Maverick

Titles

  • Honorary citizen of Lubbeek, Belgium
  • Honorary citizen of Nieuwpoort, Belgium
  • Honorary citizen of Huldenberg, Belgium
  • Awarded by His Majesty King Albert II the title of High Officer in the Order of the Crown

Patronage

  • Patron of the Humboldt-penguins in the Sea Life Centre in Blankenberge, Belgium (2003)
  • Patron of the first Mt. Blanc expedition led by one-legged climber Kristien Smet (2003)
  • Patronage of the Agonquin Winter Crossing
  • Patron of the 2007 "Umicore Solar Team"
  • President of the jury for the Touring Explorer "Young Traveller Award"
  • President of jury for the Valvert Nature Film Festival
  • Patron of the Mongolia 2010 Expedition

Member of

  • the EOS magazine (American Scientific) advisory committee
  • the Swiss Alpine Club

Statues

  • "The Polar Traveler" in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, at the old Yacht Harbor
    Coordinates:
    • North 51° 08' 21
    • East 2° 44' 23

Postal Products

www.circles.cc

 

Troy Henkels

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Born in 1967 in Dubuque, Iowa. USA.
Currently resides in Eagle River, Alaska. USA.

 

Resume

  • Graduated University of Northern Iowa, 1989. BA Business Management.
  • Corporate Manager, Convention Services Operations Manager, Hyatt Hotels, Kansas City, Missouri. 1989-1991.
  • Moved to Denali National Park, Alaska. 1991.
  • Fang Mountain(6736'/2053m), attempt. Alaska Range. 1992.
  • Ascent Scott Peak(8828'/2690m), Alaska Range. 1993.
  • Ascent Mt. Pendleton(7800'/2377M) Alaska Range. 1993.
  • White Princess(9000'/2743m) attempt, Alaska Range, 1994.
  • Solo Ascent Mt. Dickey(9545'/2909m), Alaska Range. 1995
  • Mt. Brooks(11,940'/3639m) attempt, Alaska Range. 1996
  • Spent 18 months as a Communications Technician, McMurdo Station and Amundsen-Scott South Pole Stations, Antarctica. 1996-1998.
  • Served as key member on joint US/New Zealand Search and Rescue(SAR) team, McMurdo Station and Scott Base, Antarctica. 1996-1998.
  • Extended travels New Zealand and French Polynesia. 1998.
  • Ascent Denali, West Buttress(20,320'/6194m) Alaska Range, 1999.
  • Moose's Tooth(9780'/2981m) attempt, Alaska Range, 2000.
  • Iditasport. 100 mile extreme endurance race across the interior of Alaska in mid winter. February 2000.
  • Mt. Marathon - three mile footrace that ascends and descends 3000'/914m of grueling Mt. Marathon in under an hour. July 4th, 2000, 2001, 2002. Best finish 18th place out of 300.
  • Aconcagua(22,800'/6949m) attempt, Andes, South America. 2002
  • Australian paragliding expedition, Eastern Australia. 2002.
  • Solo ascent, Mt. Alice(5265'/1604m). Seward, Alaska. 2002.
  • Finalist on Outdoor Life Network and ABCs, Global Extremes adventure racing reality television program. 2003.
  • Kalahari desert adventure racing, Global Extremes. 2003.
  • Trans-Costa Rica adventure race, Global Extremes. 2003.
  • Polar trek, Myrdalsjokull Icecap, Iceland. Global Extremes. 2003.
  • Hvannadalshnukur (6952'/2119m) attempt. Global Extremes. 2003.
  • Ascent Peak 6292(20,750'), Rongbuk Glacier, Tibet. 2003.
  • Mt. Everest(29,021'/8845M), attempt, reached Camp II(25,000'/7620m) Tibet. 2003.
  • Training expedition, Bering Strait, Wales Alaska. With Dixie Dansercoer. 2004.
  • Greenland polar trek training, with Dixie Dansercoer. Greenland. 2005.
  • Bering Strait Odyssey: Attempt to cross the Bering Strait from Alaska to Siberia and back. With Dixie Dansercoer. March - April 2005.
  • Mayors Marathon, Anchorage Alaska. 3:44:29 117th out of 637. June 2006.
  • Fireweed 200, road bike race, Eureka to Valdez, Alaska. 1st place, 10:27:37. July 2006.
  • Solo ascent, Pioneer Peak(6398'/1950M) Chugach Range, Alaska. 2006.
  • 10,000 Miles on Two Wheels expedition. BMW motorcycle expedition to the Darien Jungle in Panama. 2006.
  • Ascent Mt. Allo(938'/285m), Neyt Point, Leige Island Antarctica. 2008.
  • Ascent Celsus Peak(4511'/1375m), Brabant Island, Antarctica. 2008
  • Ascent Mt. Lopez(5465'/1665m), Doumer Island, Antarctica. 2008.
  • Ascent Mt. Banck(7244'/2208m), Danco Coast, Antarctica. 2008.
  • Ascent Mt. Dickey(9545'/2909m), Extreme Ham Radio Expedition, Alaska Range. 2008.
  • In The Wake Of The Belgica: sailing expedition to the Antarctic peninsula aboard the Euronav Belgica. First person to kiteboard in Antarctic waters. Sept 2007- may 2008.
  • First person to kiteboard Turnagain Arm's infamous Bore Tide. Chugach Range, Alaska. 2008.
  • Drangajokull Icecap crossing, Iceland. 2009.
  • Labrador/Frostbit Expedition. BMW motorcycle expedition across the Trans-Labrador Highway with Tracy Stiehr. Canada. 2009.

Publications

  • "Around the World on New Year's Eve" - account of spending New Years at the South Pole. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 1997.
  • "Live on Ice: Living, Working, and Adventuring in Antarctica" - book chronicling spending a year in Antarctica. Self-published. 1998.
  • "Living Simply in Siple Dome" - account of life at Siple Dome, Antarctica. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 1998.
  • "Antarctica Solstice" - short article about solstice across the globe. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 1998.
  • "Dueling with Denali" - feature article of Denali ascent. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 1999
  • "Biking in Paradise" - account of Iditasport. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2001.
  • "Dueling with Denali" - feature article of Denali Ascent. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 1999.
  • "Henkels Chronicles" - book about three brothers on three continents. Self-published. 2000.
  • "Close Call on Moose's Tooth" - account of attempt on Moose's Tooth. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2001.
  • "Mt. Marathon" - Chronicle of Mt. Marathon. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2001.
  • "Winter Training" - article on the benefits and techniques of winter training. Publisher All Iowa Sports. 2002.
  • "Flying High in Australia" - account of paragliding expedition to Australia. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2002.
  • "Riding on the Edge" - chronicle of extended backcountry mountain biking. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2002.
  • "One Step at a Time" - short article about Mt. Alice climb. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2002.
  • Mt. Alice" - test piece for High School testing. Publisher Alaska Comprehensive System of School Assessment Field Test. 2002.
  • "Andes Dreams" - feature piece about climbing Aconcagua. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2002.
  • "Traveling to the Ends of the Earth: Ushuaia" - account of traveling to the worlds southern most city. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2002.
  • "It's Not Real, It's Reality TV" - account of Global Extremes. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2004.
  • "African Extremes" - feature about racing in the Kalahari Desert. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2004.
  • "Costa Rica Bliss" - feature article about racing coast to coast across Costa Rica. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2004.
  • "Icelandic Dreams" - feature about Icelandic extremes. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2004.
  • "EVEREST" - feature about climbing Denali. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2004.
  • "It's Never to Late" - short article about lessons in life. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2003.
  • "Dead End Road" - account of exploring Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2004.
  • "Jamaica Calling" - account of extended travels in Jamaica. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2006.
  • "Bering Strait" - feature about the idea of walking to Russia. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2005.
  • "Bering Strait Odyssey" - feature on the Bering Strait Odyssey. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2005.
  • "Alaska" - travel feature on Alaska. Publisher UTIVERA magazine. 2005.
  • "Traveling through Life on a BMW" - feature on driving to the Darien Jungle. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2006.
  • "Running with Scissors on Pioneer Peak" - account of ascent of Pioneer Peak. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2008.
  • "Alone Along the Alcan" - account of driving the Alaska/Canadian Highway Solo. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2008.
  • "Kiteboarding Antarctica" - feature article about making history kiteboarding in Antarctica. Kiteboarding Magazine. July 2008.
  • "A Long Day Out" - account of a fourteen hour in the mountains. Publisher Telegraph Herald. 2009

Cinematography Credits

  • In The Wake of the Beligca - Contemporary Adventures in a World Upside Down. A documentary by Simon Arazi
  • Ecotone - short film by Piet Goddaer/Ozark Henry and Johnny Steenbeke

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