Snowboard mountaineers John Griber, Doug Stoup and Sean Busby are headed south to lay down some first descents in Antarctica. And Busby, the 24-year-old University of Utah student, former Olympian, and Wasatch Academy Snowboarding director is the star of the show, especially since he has diabetes.
The trip, which begins Oct. 25 and ends Nov. 15, has visits along the way to such misnamed places as Paradise Bay. . . The crew involved will spend time on the frozen continent documenting their travels and experiences. They will also take satellite phones and laptops in order to upload daily broadcasts and updates to children’s hospitals where patients suffering from diabetes are receiving treatment.
Nothing like a few first descents to give the kids a little hope.
[Link: Deseret News]
Go Sean, hope you have a fun and safe journey!
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