Showing posts with label biography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biography. Show all posts

Monday, 19 October 2015

Speed Flying


Athlete Spotlight

Austin Ross

Austin Ross was born and raised on a hobby farm in the Pemberton Valley on the BC coast mountain range. It wad there that on the edge of the Lillooet River and beneath the iconic Mt.Curie that his passion for the outdoors was initially sparked. His parents instilled in him a deep love for nature and the outdoors from a very young age. He learned to home his sense of exploration through activities the skiing, mountain biking, hiking and camping.

He blends elements of;
  • freeride
  • freestyle
These days spends his time traveling the world in search of steep and deep lines to climb and ski, and new mountains to fly from. When he is not skiing he spends his time;
  • paragliding
  • climbing
  • trail running
  • hiking
  • camping
  • mountain biking
  • taking photos
  • playing music 
  • and exploring with friends and family
Read more of his biography and blog check-out his website

Website: http://austinross.ca/

Athlete Blog - Speed Flying: http://austinross.ca/2015/02/18/mt-currie-speed-flying/

Adventure Blog - Your GAC: Speed Flying


Friday, 9 October 2015

Auto Racing


Athlete Spotlight

Sarah Cornett-Ching

Sarah is a professional car racer that started at the age of 12 years old. She is from Summerland, BC and now travels the world racing professionally.

Major career accomplishments include;
  • 2013 West Coast Sportsman Series 2nd place
  • 2012 West Coast Sportsman Series 3rd place
  • 2011 ARCA Ok Tire Series Rookie of the year
  • 2010 Most Improved Driver West Coast Sportsman Series / Motoplex Speedway (Vernon, BC)
  • 2007 Claimer Series Champion Penticton (BC) Speedway
  • 2005 Hornet Series Champion Penticton (BC) Speedway
Read more of her biography and upcoming schedule on her website

Email: race101office@gmail.com

Website: http://sccracing.com/

Adventure Blog - Your GAC: Auto Racing