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Coming off two successful adventures in 2006 to the Antarctic and Arctic, Doug Stoup recently announced his plans for the remainder of 2006 into 2007. Scheduled for this December is a summit attempt and ski and snowboard descent of Aconcagua, Argentina (This would be Doug's fourth of the seven summits). He will be joined by John Griber and Ryan Sutter. Immediately following the climb, Doug will participate in an educational and humanitarian expedition to the Amazon rainforest on January 20 through February 10. After a short break, Doug will lead a team on a 'Last Degree' to the North Pole in April. And in November-December he hopes to return to Antarctica and the island of South Georgia; followed by a last degree to the South Pole. Visit ICE AXE TV for details and updates.