‘Prince Harry Congratulates the Team’.
Prince Harry has sent his personal congratulations to the 65 Degrees North team for their successful unsupported climb of Antarctica’s highest peak. The team were... Read More
Mt. Vinson - Antarctica
In January 2017 65 Degrees North set out to summit
‘The Top of the Bottom of the World!’
At 16:30 (GMT-3) on Sunday January 15th 2017 the 5-strong team stood on the summit of Mt. Vinson!
At 16,050ft (4892m) Mt. Vinson is one the coldest, most remote places on Earth…
65DN pit their resolve and steadfast determination against the coldest, windiest continent on Earth as they relied on fitness and mental grit to overcome the ferocious and hostile environment of Antarctica.
Strong katabatic winds off the polar plateau, brutally low wind-chill temperatures, extreme remote conditions, 24 hours of daylight, high altitude and the threat of loose slab and snow avalanches challenged the team both mentally and physically.
The unsupported team covered the distance from their drop off point and crossed the ‘white wilderness’ to the frozen continent’s highest mountain; pulling pulks containing their food, clothing, climbing and survival equipment for their summit attempt.
This demanding endeavour encompassed the ‘Spirit of Adventure’ and tested the resilience and fortitude of the team to its absolute limit.
**Funded by HM Treasury Using Libor Funds
“This expedition is extreme in many ways; it is the ultimate test… Going to the edge and finding the limit!”
~ Richard Morgan, 65DN Founder
Top of the Bottom of the World!
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Top of the Bottom of the World!
The team are standing on ‘Top of the Bottom of the World’! Rich, Danny, Flo, Tom and Kirk reached the summit of Antarctica’s... Read More
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Update From High Camp…
*1800hrs Saturday January 14th 2017 Rich phoned with an update from Mt Vinson…. “We are now at high camp (c3,750m/12,300ft) with views of Mt Shinn... Read More
Today is Tom’s Birthday..
Tom has spent his birthday in one of the coldest, most remote places on our planet! Not many people get to spend their birthday on... Read More
Update From the Mountain..
*Wednesday 11th January at 11.30pm Rich called from Mt Vinson with the latest update from the team: “We have just reached Camp 1 (2,770m/9,100ft) and... Read MorePosted by 65 Degrees North on Monday, 9 January 2017
Live Updates From Antarctica….
Posted by 65 Degrees North on Monday, 9 January 2017 Shortly after landing in Antarctica the team broadcast a live video via the iSatHub. The... Read MoreThe BIG Expedition sets off
The #BigFridayShow have been following 65 Degrees North on their BIG Expedition to Antarctica, check out the fundraising team before they set off and follow their progress between 4-7pm UK time on BFBS Radio!
Posted by BFBS Radio on Friday, 6 January 2017BFBS Radio Are Following the Team’s Progress..
The BIG Expedition sets off The #BigFridayShow have been following 65 Degrees North on their BIG Expedition to Antarctica, check out the fundraising team before... Read More
Antarctica Bound!!
The team have boarded their plane and are Antarctica bound! The Russian Ilyushin IL-76 TD will fly them over 3000km to one of the coldest,... Read More
Final Preparations Before the Team Fly to Antarctica ..
The team have spent the day on final checks and preparation before they fly to Antarctica tomorrow to start their massive challenge to climb Mt... Read More