TWO PERSONS EXPEDITION

Kari Poppis Suomela, 42, is an experienced polar explorer. He has skied to the magnetic and geographic north poles and across the Greenland ice cap. His goal is to be the 12th person in the world to reach both Poles unsupported.
Father of three children, he lives and runs his own business in Nurmijärvi. As a photographer, he has travelled all around the world. Poppis has a Master of Arts degree and is a Polytechnic engineer. He also runs Retki magazine's tests.
www.poppicok.fi

Pasi Ikonen, 41, is an experienced ski guide and adventure racer. He lives in Enontekiö in northernmost Finland, with his British wife and their 60 huskies. They offer skiing and dog sleigh programmes through northern Scandinavia. As an adventure racer, Pasi has competed in the world elite for years. Amongst his best achievements is winning the prestigious Trans-Himalaya Raid Gauloises in 2000.
Pasi is also running Retki magazine gear tests.
www.arcticmountainguides.com

Contact:
Expedition leader
Kari Poppis Suomela
poppis(at)poppicok.fi
+358-400-420002