Christian Otto, a 28-year-old native of Kingston, is a third-year medical student and a kinesiology graduate of the University of Ottawa. He has climbed throughout the Canadian Rockies and competed nationally and internationally in both cycling and biathalon. He is currently completing his private pilot's license. Along with his duties as co-leader, he will be coordinating the research activities during the expedition.

Craig Hare, a systems analyst at Shakti Consulting, earned his computer science degree from the University of Guelph. Craig has led a successful high altitude expedition in the Himalayas and has climbed extensively in the Canadian Rockies. Originally from Toronto, this 29-year-old is an accomplished paddler, scuba diver and outdoor leader. He has competed in sailing, cycling and cross-country skiing, and has mountain-biked through Australia and New Zealand.

Team Members:

Dr. Jonas Sandstrom, a native of Sweden, is a 27-year-old Family Practice Resident in Prince George, B.C., after obtaining his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario. Jonas has a special interest in sports medicine and recently organized the medical services for the B.C. Winter Games. Jonas is also a cross-country skier and cyclist. In addition to his duties as the expedition's Team Physician, he will be conducting research into the effects of high altitude on exercise performance.

Robert Grondin is the clinical coordinator of the Neurodiagnostic Unit of the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Rob holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the University of Ottawa, a Master of Science degree in biomechanics, and a degree in Education from Queen's University. A 33-year-old Ottawa native, Rob has competed nationally and internationally in rowing, and is an avid hiker and paddler.

John-David Hare is an 18-year-old North York high school student who grew up in Toronto. John-David has climbed in the Canadian Rockies and has completed several paddling trips in the Canadian North. He has also taught rock climbing, canoeing and outdoor skills for several years.

Andrew Henry a 26-year-old native of Ottawa, is a kinesiology graduate from the University of Guelph. In addition to travelling throughout India, Asia and New Zealand, Andrew has competed nationally in rugby and captained the University of Guelph Rugby Team.

Research Consultant:

Dr. Andrew Pipe is an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa and is a member of the division of Cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Dr. Pipe is a member of the Premier's Council on Health, Well-Being and Social Justice for the Province of Ontario and serves as Team Physician to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and the Canadian National Basketball Team. Dr. Pipe has also served as Chief Medical Officer to the Canadian Olympic Team in Barcelona. In addition to being the principle research advisor to the '96 Mount Logan Expedition for Heart, Dr. Pipe will be coordinating the telemedicine communications activity during the expedition, at the Ottawa Heart Institute.

Expedition Consultant

James Hargreaves

is a professional expedition consultant best known for organizing the 1982 British K2 expedition and the International Ice Walk North Pole expedition. James was also one of the first persons to paddle around Cape Horn in a Sea Kayak. Currently, James is guiding in Wales. The Logan '96 Expedition is extremely grateful for his generous contributions.