KUUK FIRE
Leaders
Tim Stott
Tim Stott who is originally from Newtown (Powys, Wales) now lives in Tattenhall near Chester. Tim is a Professor of Physical Geography and Outdoor Education at Liverpool John Moores University where he has worked since 1994. Tim is the Leader for Outdoor Education programmes and teaches earth science, geomorphology, weather and atmospheric processes, mountains & upland landscapes, natural hazards and applied geomorphology, fluvial processes and outdoor pursuits (kayaking, mountain leadership, orienteering, skiing). Before joining LJMU Tim was a geography tutor for the Field Studies Council and secondary school teacher in Geography & Outdoor Activities.
Academic qualifications: BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (University of Wales, Aberystwyth); PhD in Fluvial Geomorphology (University of Stirling), PGCE (University of Wales, Bangor), FHEA, FRGS, C. Geog (Geomorph). Tim's research focuses on fluvial geomorphology, with recent work on pro-glacial suspended sediment dynamics in arctic and alpine environments (Iceland, Svalbard, Greenland, French and Swiss Alps; British Columbia); his work also encompasses the effects of forestry in UK uplands on bank erosion and stream sediment dynamics. He also carries out research into e-Learning in Higher Education with a particular interest in fieldwork and expeditions. He has been a Research Fellow in Australia (at Charles Sturt University in 2001 and The University of Queensland in 2005). He collaborates in research with University of Northern British Columbia and University of Edinburgh. He has directed PhD students in fluvial geomorphology and Environmental Education. He has been an external examiner and chief examiner at a range of UK HE Institutions: University of Worcester (2000-05); University of Derby (2004-07); Manchester Metropolitan University (2005-09); University of Cumbria (Ambleside) 2007-10 and is Visiting Professor at University of Derby.
Professional Qualifications: ML (Summer); SPA; BCU L3 Coach (Inland Kayak); Alpine Ski Leader; RYA Level 2; Sea Kayak 4*; Open Canoe 4*; REC Level 2 First Aid (2006).
He has been on three previous BSES Expeditions to: Svalbard (1993); NE Greenland (1998) and Svalbard (2001), as a Fire Leader, Chief Scientist and Deputy Chief Leader. In Greenland 2009 he hopes, with the assistance of YE s, to collect data on fluvial processes with a view to publishing at least one, but possibly three academic journal papers as well as an Expedition Science Report which has contributions from as many members of the expedition as possible. Tim's interests and hobbies not surprisingly include mountaineering, sea kayaking, open canoeing, mountain biking and badminton. If you would like to view Tims personal web page ....Click here and to look at his own photo gallery .....Click here.
Thanks to
Tim would like to say thank you to Liverpool John Moores University for all the help and support they have given him.
Vicki Paris
Expedition Doctor
Vicki is originally from Mattingley in Hampshire but is currently living and working in Newcastle. Vicki is a doctor with the NHS and her interests include travelling, tennis, singing in the Gateshead Sage chamber choir and SCUBA Diving.
I studied medicine at Newcastle University, graduating in 2007. Since then I have worked in hospitals in County Durham and Darlington. As an undergraduate I taught sexual health education to secondary school students in Newcastle, and volunteered at a health clinic for a Maasai tribe in Tanzania and at a paediatrics hospital in Nepal.
My outdoors experience started with the Duke of Edinburgh award. After leaving school I joined an expedition to South America and caught the travel bug, having taken every opportunity to go travelling since. I trained as a Dive Master in Honduras, and I’m always dreaming of somewhere exotic to go SCUBA diving. At medical school I set up a project for students to volunteer for Light in Africa, an NGO in Tanzania, and led the first group out there: camping in the bush, building a house by mixing mortar with our feet and carrying buckets of mosquito infested water on our heads, was a highlight.
Although I’m hoping my medical skills will be needed as little as possible in Greenland, I’m excited about putting them to use in a challenging environment, and I’m looking forward to learning mountaineering skills with team Kuuk as we explore the ice.
Lindsey Weare
Assistant Leader Lindsay is from Exeter, Devon and enjoys walking, camping, running and rowing and is currently studying history at university.
"I have just finished my second year of university reading history and I am using my summer holidays to go on BSES’s Greenland expedition. I have been a keen hill walker from an early age and have spent many a weekend walking and camping in the Dartmoor National Park, Devon. In addition, I have spent time exploring other wilderness areas in the U.K.and I have also taken part in some conservation work. As a cadet in the Air Training Corps for a number of years I had the opportunity to learn camp craft, navigational, and leadership skills. By this time I had been fully bitten by the outdoors bug and in 2004, I went to Iceland with BSES on a six-week expedition. This adventure I thoroughly enjoyed. I learnt many new skills and most importantly, how to live and work in a completely remote and testing environment. Furthermore, I made a number of good friends who I still keep in contact with to this day. A BSES expedition for me was a greatly rewarding, worthwhile and fun opportunity. Therefore, through going to Greenland as an assistant leader I hope to ensure YEs get as much out of the expedition as I did as a YE and have a really memorable and enjoyable experience. Personally, I hope to improve my leadership skills and confidence in a remote environment in preparation for a career as an army officer. I also wish to learn more about Greenland itself: its climate, terrain, culture, and history".
Fire Members
Mark Dyer
16 year old Mark is from Dover and attends the Duke of York's Royal Military School and his interests and hobbies include: Rugby, Skiing, Badminton, Hockey, squash, military history and the Combined Cadet Force. In his spare time he is also a member of a Blues Band.
I am looking forward to having the chance to be somewhere that I have never been before with a group of similar minded people, to explore and to have fun. I am looking forward to working in a team with new people. I hope I learn how to pack kit more efficiently and especially how to reduce weight!
The only concerns I have got, is if I have got the right kit for the trip!
Thanks To:
Duke Of York Romal Military School Commissioners
Chris Miller
Alec Beattie
Ed Morgan
Ed is 18, from Ashtead, Surrey and is an outgoing pupil from the City of London Freemen's School. His interests and hobbies are geography, adventure sports and scouting, hill walking, climbing and caving. He is a members of the Scouts, Surrey Scout caving club and the Old Freemen's.
Ed says "I am looking forward to exploring the fjords, mountains and glaciers of Southern Greenland. I can’t wait to study fluvial geomorphology and am particularly interested in the culinary delights of dried food! Many thanks to all those to helped, donated and supported the expedition and made it happen".
Thanks to:
The Lord Mayor's 800th Anniversary Awards Trust
1st Ashtead Pelham Scout Group
John Mills
Luke Payne
Luke from Gamlingay, Bedfordshire is 18 and attends Stratton Upper School. He loves playing tennis, cycling fishing and cooking and says he is interested in almost anything, so should be easy to please on the exped!. As a pass time he also enjoys Gamlingay Explorer Scouts.
Luke says "I am hoping to see nature at its rarest and finest. I am also looking forward to all the fun we’re going to have! I want to make this the first of my many adventures".
Thanks To
Neil Payne, Elaine Parker, all the Penelhums
All my friends and teachers from Stratton School
Stratton Interact Club
The Mercers’ Company
Gamlingay Fitness centre
X-Jtag Ltd
Steve Love, Bill Jordan
The Gamlingay Gazette
Tesco (st Neots)
The co-operative (Gamlingay)
And my parents
Kirsten Sinclair
Kirsten is from Stromness and will be 17 when we leave for Greenland. She is studying at Stromness Academy. Her interests include hockey, squash drama, canoeing, drawing or painting and Volleyball. In her spare time Kirsten enjoys reading, films and music. She is also a member of the Stromness Academy hockey club.
" I’m hoping to get lots of really good photographs of wildlife and scenery and also to have a really good time! I’m looking forward to going onto the glaciers and sleeping out at night on them. I’m a tad worried about what the weather will be like but I think I’ll probably adjust to it and fingers crossed it stays nice for us".
Thank You
Fiona Matheson
Stromness Co-op
Teachers at Stromness Academy
Everyone that helped at Bingo and who came to the bingo!
Emmelyn Van Zanten
Emmelyn is a student living in Colchester. Emmelyn has a love for travelling, and has experienced life in many places; she was born and brought up in Northern Ireland and lived for a year in the Netherlands. She has recently completed a gap year during which she lived in South Africa and travelled to Singapore & Australia.
Emmelyn’s interests include modern history, music, craft activities and anything adventurous. Hobbies include squash, swimming, fishing and travelling!
In Greenland I am hoping to experience something that I have never experienced before. My previous travels have mostly been to understand culture, however in this expedition I would like to focus more on admiring the spectacular creation. In my gap year, I completed 10 months of voluntary work in a shanty town near the Botswana border, in South Africa. This was a very rewarding experience; I decided to embark on this expedition to allow me to undertake this adventurous journey and contribute to society in a different way that I have before.
Thanks To
Friends and family
GVZ Construction
Claire Turnaley
17 year old Claire is from Dunblane and has just completed her time at Dunblane High School. Her interests are Geography, hockey, running, cycling, hillwalking and socialising.
I Can’t wait to be on a glacier and learn about the surrounding environment, especially since I am off to Edinburgh university in August to study environmental geoscience. I am also looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about myself along the way. I am most worried about missing my home comforts…especially my electric blanket!
Thanks To:
Dunblane Primary Charitable Trust
Mrs Hansom
Joe Benson
Joe, 16 from Marford, Wrexham is a pupil at The Kings School, Chester. He loves cricket, golf and football. He is a member of Gresford Cricket Club.
I look forward to the physical challenges of this expedition and exploring the geography and the biodiversity of this part of the world. My concerns include food (will there be enough?) and sleep (again, will there be enough?)
Thanks To
His Geography teacher, Mrs Aldridge
Everyone at the Geographical magazine and the RGS
Rosie Rowbotham
Thomas Moorby
Jordan Clipson
