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Nobody's ever walked from the ice edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back - so I'm going to do it; and, to make it even more interesting, and in the true spirit of the original polar explorers, I'm going to do it without support or re-supply.
So, in a nutshell, I'll be walking around 20 miles a day, every day, for nearly three months, towing behind me a sled weighing just short of 200kg, in temperatures averaging minus sixty degress and wind speeds of up to 200 mph.
For details of the challenge visit the website at www.lastgreatchallenge.com If anyone wants to get involved in any way, from training to, well, to whatever then drop me a line at justin-miles@hotmail.com . This adventure isn't just about me doing it, the more people I can get involved in whatever we do before I get to the ice edge the more I'll enjoy it... it's all about the ride!
Catch you soon!
Just
So, in a nutshell, I'll be walking around 20 miles a day, every day, for nearly three months, towing behind me a sled weighing just short of 200kg, in temperatures averaging minus sixty degress and wind speeds of up to 200 mph.
For details of the challenge visit the website at www.lastgreatchallenge.com If anyone wants to get involved in any way, from training to, well, to whatever then drop me a line at justin-miles@hotmail.com . This adventure isn't just about me doing it, the more people I can get involved in whatever we do before I get to the ice edge the more I'll enjoy it... it's all about the ride!
Catch you soon!
Just
Justin Miles said:
Nobody's ever walked from the ice edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back - so I'm going to do it; and, to make it even more interesting, and in the true spirit of the original polar explorers, I'm going to do it without support or re-supply.
So, in a nutshell, I'll be walking around 20 miles a day, every day, for nearly three months, towing behind me a sled weighing just short of 200kg, in temperatures averaging minus sixty degress and wind speeds of up to 200 mph.
For details of the challenge visit the website at www.lastgreatchallenge.com If anyone wants to get involved in any way, from training to, well, to whatever then drop me a line at justin-miles@hotmail.com . This adventure isn't just about me doing it, the more people I can get involved in whatever we do before I get to the ice edge the more I'll enjoy it... it's all about the ride!
Catch you soon!
Just
Might want to have a look in millets before you go ! probally be a bit chilly, best take a nice warm coat and a bobble hat, maybe a hotwater bottle for night timeSo, in a nutshell, I'll be walking around 20 miles a day, every day, for nearly three months, towing behind me a sled weighing just short of 200kg, in temperatures averaging minus sixty degress and wind speeds of up to 200 mph.
For details of the challenge visit the website at www.lastgreatchallenge.com If anyone wants to get involved in any way, from training to, well, to whatever then drop me a line at justin-miles@hotmail.com . This adventure isn't just about me doing it, the more people I can get involved in whatever we do before I get to the ice edge the more I'll enjoy it... it's all about the ride!
Catch you soon!
Just
good luck.Thanks for the "good luck" guys - much appreciated.
Seriously, if anyone would like to get involved with us throughout our training, or is interested in talks/lectures or whatever drop me a line (still taking sponsors on board if anyone's interested!).
Other than that' I'd appreciate your support by dropping in on the website regulalry to catch up on what we're up to, our training, upcoming events, and sponsor info.
Yep, I suppose it should be in the "lounge", but no idea how to get it there now, so I'll wait for a moderator to pick it up and move it.
Thanks
Justin
PS. Moose - I may well drop you a line about something similar. If you have a contact number please PM me with it. Cheers
Seriously, if anyone would like to get involved with us throughout our training, or is interested in talks/lectures or whatever drop me a line (still taking sponsors on board if anyone's interested!).
Other than that' I'd appreciate your support by dropping in on the website regulalry to catch up on what we're up to, our training, upcoming events, and sponsor info.
Yep, I suppose it should be in the "lounge", but no idea how to get it there now, so I'll wait for a moderator to pick it up and move it.
Thanks
Justin
PS. Moose - I may well drop you a line about something similar. If you have a contact number please PM me with it. Cheers
Love the "snow cruiser" idea, but it defeats the object somewhat!
The Pole has been reached by a few people unsupported and without assistance - the hard part seems to be the getting back again. Partly due to the time, weather conditions (which none of us can anticipate, we just have to keep our fingers crossed), and the additional weight required in the sled to accommodate the extra food requirement.
As for why I'm doing it, some of the answers can be seen in the "About me" section of the website. Firstly, I want to do it for selfish reasons - it's there, so I want to do it. Secondly, I'll be using the expedition to help a few charities that have special meanings to me. Last but not least, because I've spent the last ten years talking to people who have suffered similar injuries to me, and preaching that they can achieve things if they have belief, focus, and determination; this expedition adds a little more weight to my "preaching" rather than rely on something that happened ten years ago.
Just
The Pole has been reached by a few people unsupported and without assistance - the hard part seems to be the getting back again. Partly due to the time, weather conditions (which none of us can anticipate, we just have to keep our fingers crossed), and the additional weight required in the sled to accommodate the extra food requirement.
As for why I'm doing it, some of the answers can be seen in the "About me" section of the website. Firstly, I want to do it for selfish reasons - it's there, so I want to do it. Secondly, I'll be using the expedition to help a few charities that have special meanings to me. Last but not least, because I've spent the last ten years talking to people who have suffered similar injuries to me, and preaching that they can achieve things if they have belief, focus, and determination; this expedition adds a little more weight to my "preaching" rather than rely on something that happened ten years ago.
Just
Have you read 'The Worst Journey in the World' by Cherry Apsley-Garrard?
If not, do. (Or maybe, better don't.)
I wonder to what extent more modern technology than was available to the early explorers could aid with sledge-pulling, crevasse avoidance or teeth shattering in the cold.
Maybe it can't?
If not, do. (Or maybe, better don't.)
I wonder to what extent more modern technology than was available to the early explorers could aid with sledge-pulling, crevasse avoidance or teeth shattering in the cold.
Maybe it can't?
I get the impression that the South Pole is getting a bit like the M25 these days, with expeditions of all sorts crossing and recrossing the ice sheet followed by camera crews and helicopters. Only last night I was watching a documentary about two guys flying a Robinson R44 helicopter to the South Pole. A few years ago, someone I know retraced Shackleton's steps (I've met Shackelton's grandaughter quite a few times).
Edited by Eric Mc on Sunday 5th July 21:24
This is brilliant, good luck to you both. I've always been quite interested in these sorts of challenges and if I'm honest harbour hopes of doing something similar in the future myself. The website is very good and informative as well! Good luck in raising sponsorship in this climate as well!
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