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Marie-Josee Vasseur
MARIE-JOSÉE VASSEUR

Marie-Josée has just turned 40 years old and is a chartered accountant by profession. By nature, she likes outdoor life and has
been practicing many sports. She has experienced trekking in Nepal and last year she joined an expedition to Mt. Everest via Tibet
and reached 6400 meters. Biking is also one of her favorite sports. In 1999, she ran her first marathon in New York and hopes to run
more. She has participated in many cross-country ski expeditions in Northern Quebec, including the James Bay crossing.