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Justin Jones
Apart from pursuing the goal of Crossing the Ditch, Justin Jones, 24, is currently studying for his Masters of Commerce at the University of New South Wales and is currently part time working for J M Ryans Hotels.
He originally completed an advanced science degree with Honours in Physiology also at UNSW at the beginning of 2005 and prior to this completed his schooling at Knox Grammar School finishing in 2000. He is a fun loving and enthusiastic character, the most important things for Justin are his friends and family, the odd challenge and the outdoors…he firmly believes that life is a journey that although may be random and challenging should always be fun.
Over the latter part of his life Justin has developed a true appreciation for the outdoors and has undertaken a number of adventures. Together with James, he has completed a number of accomplishments. Foremost, they both were part of the first successful expedition to travel the entire length of the Murray River (2560km) raising money for the Sydney Children's Foundation and have kayaked across Bass Strait (2006).
Kayaking
Bass Strait Crossing April 2006 via the "Eastern route"
First traverse of Murray River from source to mouth (2560km)
Traverse of the Clarence River 2003 (500km)
Yachting
Sea Safety Survival Course
Currently Undertaking Competent Crew Qualification
Marine First Aid
Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
Bush/ Tiger Walk
15 day traverse of Fraser Island
Katoomba to Mittagong (144km)
3 Peaks Challenge (90km)- 38hrs
Gunung Gede (2958m)-Indonesia
Extensive bushwalking in Blue Mt Region and various other locales.
Running
Sydney Marathon 2006
Rugby
Selection into the Australian Universities Rugby Union Merit Team (ECG) 2004
2nd/3rd Grade Open Rugby Union Team UNSW, Suburban Division 1 -2005
Most Improved Player in UNSW Colt team 2002
2002-04 Played 1st Colts for UNSW Rugby Union, Sub Div. 1
Australian University Games Coach 2005
Current Employment
Justin is currently working for J M Ryans Hotels and is pursuing further study.
In the past Justin has worked as a laboratory demonstrator and a laboratory assistant in Exercise labs in the Health and Sports Science department at the University of NSW.
Justin's most prolific personal asset in the pursuit of wilderness challenges is his dogmatic persistence and ability to remain calm. On numerous occasions Justin has continued climbing on through impregnable scrub and kayaking in the most inhospitable conditions long after those that are more physically fit than him have crumbled. This is the most valuable asset that Justin brings to the Crossing the Ditch expedition.
