Vapur Pro Team

September 12, 2012With many of the same characteristics as the Vapur Anti-Bottle (adventurous, portable, durable, fun!), we're proud to introduce the Vapur Pro Team; Eric Larsen, Anna Levesque and Laura Bylund. We just wish we could roll them up and put them in our pocket to pull out whenever we need advice on how to do something epic. This inaugural Vapur Pro Team will now be sharing their tales on the VapurTrail Blog, inspiring all of us to roll up our own Anti-Bottles and set out on an adventure. These three well-known voices in the outdoor sports world strike the perfect chord between adventure, environmental stewardship, and mentorship of Quencher-aged kiddos. We can (and will!) learn a lot from these three, whether it's how to set a new route you've eyed but haven't attempted or if it's taking a paddling trip to one of America’s best river towns; each Vapur Pro is an inspiring example for how to live a life dedicated to your passion. As Vapur Anti-Bottles are put to the test, Eric, Anna and Laura will offer invaluable feedback that will help Vapur products evolve throughout the R&D process. Vapur Pro Team profiles: Eric Larsen, a modern day explorer and expedition guide, has spent the last 15 years traveling the most remote and wild places on earth. Eric was the first person to ever paddle through the North Pole in the summer and then to the South Pole. He is also one of a few Americans to have skied to both poles. The seasoned backcountry ranger has dog-sledded in the Canadian arctic and summited Mt McKinley, among many other expeditions. He has been named an Outside Magazine Eco All Star. Anna Levesque is a world-class whitewater kayaker and instructor dedicated to enhancing the lives of women through kayaking, yoga and travel through her company, Girls at Play. Anna has over 15 years of experience as an accomplished international kayaking competitor, instructor and guide, making her a leading expert in her field. She was a member of the Canadian Freestyle Kayak Team from 1999 to 2003 and earned a bronze medal at the Freestyle World Championships in 2001. She placed in the top 3 in several freestyle competitions and extreme races during that time and has paddled in over 10 countries around the world. Laura Bylund is a dedicated Outdoor Rope Rigging Professional Specializing in rock climbing, canyoneering and rope rescue systems. Laura shares her enthusiasm for climbing by educating students as Climbing Program Manager at University of California, Santa Barbara  (UCSB) Adventure Programs. As a freelance guide, certified instructor and stunt rigor, Laura lives her passions daily. For more information, visit http://vapur.us/proteam.