Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

(ID No: 1143)

Running the North Pole Marathon as part of IPY (sponsored by University of Alaska Fairbanks). (NorthPoleMarathon)

Outline
I’m going to run the North Pole Marathon – www.npmarathon.com – to raise awareness for International Polar Year among the tech community. I have a highly read blog at http://www.feld.com. University of Alaska Fairbanks is sponsoring this trip.

Theme(s)		Major Target
Exploring new frontiers The human dimension in polar regions		Education/Outreach and Communication

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
Visibility for IPY among a smart, intelligent, and financially successful community (the tech / entrepreneurial community.)

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
Partnership with University of Alaska Fairbanks and potential other sponsors.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: 04/01/07 – 04/10/07
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Military support
Commercial operator

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?
Yes

Funded by UAF, self, and sponsors

How will the project be organised and managed?

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?

How is it proposed to fund the project?

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Mr Brad Feld
P.O. Box E
Eldorado Springs, CO
80025
USA

Tel: 303 642 4044
Mobile: no
Fax: 303 642 4001
Email:

Other project members and their affiliation

Name		Affiliation
Tom Heinrichs – tom.heinrichs@gi.alaska.edu		University of Alaska Fairbanks