Rock Week 2019 – Led by John Barry
In September 2019 a team of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans gathered together in Cornwall for an incredible week of rock climbing, led by 65 Degrees North’s High Mountain Advisor, John Barry. For many it was their first rock climbing experience, and for others it was an opportunity to rediscover the joy... Read More
Team 3CC: Mission Accomplished!
At 3pm local time today Team 3CC completed their epic challenge! Over the last six days they have cycled some of the toughest and highest Cols in the Pyrenees, through France, Andorra and Spain, covering a mammoth 586km and climbed 42,385ft! Each and every one of the team members were physically and mentally challenged... Read More
Team 3CC: Day 5 of the 3 Countries Challenge
Day 5 proved to be challenging on many levels as Team Leader Jonathan Thomson reported: “There was a very loud bang this morning at 08.25 as one of our tyres exploded just as we were preparing to move out on today’s ride, but the delay was minimal. As we steered towards the hills the... Read More
Team 3CC: Day 4 of the Three Countries Challenge
A cold morning greeted the team as they set off across the Llivia plain on Day 4 of the 3 Countries Challenge. Team leader, Jonathan Thomson reported: “Our early ride was enlivened by the sharp retort of a front tyre exploding, and then by the Norwegian national cross-country ski team as they came down... Read More
Team 3CC: Day 3 of the Three Countries Challenge
Today Team 3CC saw some stunning country as the mountains of Andorra unfolded. They all arrived in Llivia in fine weather and in good order. Team Leader Jonathan Thomson reported: “Day 3 of an ultra event is when things start to bite as the body cries-out for sustenance but the energy that was abundant on... Read More
Team 3CC: Day 2 Update from Jonathan Thomson
“Yesterday we started in France and finished in Spain. Today we journeyed from there and into Andorra, hence the 3 Countries Challenge. Andorra sits astride the Pyrenees so if you want to find some big hills this would be a pretty good place to start, and so it proved. Our day started with a... Read More
Team 3CC: Day 1 of The 3 Countries Challenge Complete!
Team 3CC set off at 10am (local time) this morning for the first day of their epic challenge. They cycled 110km and climbed 7,844ft through the clouds that were clinging to the Luchon mountains. Jonathan Thomson reported: “The route up to the high point of the day, the Port de Benague, which stands at... Read More
Team 3CC: The Start of the 3 Countries Challenge
Today a team of 19 cyclists and 4 support crew flew to Toulouse for the start of their epic adventure which will see them cycle over some of the highest Cols in the Pyrenees. Starting in the small mountain town of Luchon, which sits in the middle of the Pyrenees, the team will cycle... Read More
JOGLE: World Record Attempt ~ MISSION COMPLETE!!!
At 00:05:10 on 8th July 2019 double amputee Michael Swain MBE set a new WORLD RECORD!! Setting off from John O’Groats at 06:09:30 on Thursday 4th July, Michael cycled the entire length of the UK and arrived at Land’s End 89 hours, 55 minutes and 40 seconds later! Having lost both his legs in 2009... Read More
JOGLE: World Record Attempt ~ Update
Double amputee Michael Swain is now making his way through Cornwall and is well on his way to completing his epic World Record attempt. With around 80 miles of road still ahead of him, Michael and the team will need to dig as deep as possible to reach Land’s End before 6.09am! With very little... Read More
JOGLE: Nearing the Finish Line
Day 3 of the World Record attempt was particularly long and tough for double amputee, Michael Swain. He was on the road by 6.30am, but the ridiculously long hours cycling with very little sleep started to take its toll on his body and Michael began to struggle. A road closure near Tintern Abbey diverted the... Read More
JOGLE: Day 1
At 6.09am on Thursday 4th July double amputee, Michael Swain MBE, set off from a wet and windy John O’Groats in an attempt to set a new World Record. As a result of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Michael lost both legs above the knee whilst serving for 3rd Battalion, The Rifles Regiment in Helmand... Read More
JOGLE: The World Record Attempt Begins…
Ex-Rifles soldier and double amputee, Michael Swain MBE, officially set off for his World Record attempt at 06:09:30 this morning! 65 Degrees North Patron, Jonathan Thomson, who was at the start line to wish Michael and his support crew the very best of luck for this epic challenge said: ” it was cold and... Read More
JOGLE: On Their Way…
The team are all on their way to Scotland ahead of the World record attempt! Double amputee, Michael Swain MBE, aims to complete 874 miles from John O’Groats to Lands End (JOGLE) in under 4 days in an attempt to set a new hand cycling world record! He will need to cover at least... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Welcome Home!
Team Everest said an emotional farewell to Namgya Sherpa and Dawa C Sherpa at Kathmandu Airport yesterday. Two flights, and several hours later, the team landed at Heathrow Airport this morning where family, friends and Patrons had gathered to welcome them home! It has been an incredible journey to the top of the World,... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Brendan ~ My Toughest Challenge…
“On the 21st May, at around 5.30am, I summited the highest mountain in the World! I have finally received a couple of photos from the Sherpas as my down-suit zip was frozen and I was unable to reach my phone to take any photos! This has been the toughest challenge for me, both physically... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Back at Base Camp
The team have now arrived back at Base Camp. In a dramatic twist this morning Scott was flown from Camp 2, via Base camp accompanied by Rich, then straight to hospital as his feet needed immediate treatment for frostbite. The doctor has ensured Scott that he will be fine but will keep him in... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Top of the World!
The team are standing on top of the highest mountain in the World! Pushing themselves, mentally and physically, to the absolute limit was all worth it when Brendan, Scott, Joe and Tom all reached the summit of Mt Everest! For reasons of safety, Rich turned around just below the summit, a decision that would... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: The Final Push!!
The team have reached the South Col and everyone is feeling good and positive despite a really long, tough day to Camp 4. They have just a couple of hours now to rest, recover and rehydrate before they set off again for the top of the World’s highest mountain!!! Rich, Brendan, Scott, Joe and... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: A Long, Hard Climb to Camp 3
The team have arrived at Camp 3! They left Camp 2 at 8am this morning and after a long, hard climb in intense heat they arrived at Camp 3 several hours later. Everyone is understandably tired but feeling well and morale is high. Joe said: “Much of the climb was seriously hot but fortunately... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Leesa – 32 Days at Base Camp (EBC)…
The team have now arrived at Camp 2 (6400m) so I can relax a bit knowing they are now safe in their little tents. I always knew this was going to be the hardest part…. I was an emotional wreck waving them off at 2am. They were excited to be finally on their way... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Camp 2
An excited team set off at 2am as planned and 9 hours later they arrived at Camp 2 … Brendan said: ‘Apart from feeling absolutely shattered we are all good! We are going to spend the afternoon resting’ The team bumped into a few familiar faces on the way up who they stopped to... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: The Moment Has Arrived!
Finally, the moment Rich, Brendan, Scott, Joe and Tom have been waiting for, has arrived! The weather window is looking favourable for the next few days so, at 2am tonight (9.15pm UK time) the team will set off on their summit bid… The next few days will undoubtedly be some of the toughest days... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: To Absent Friends
Eight years ago today Scott’s life changed forever… In 2011 Scott deployed to Afghanistan with Lima Company 42 on Operation Herrick 14. Whilst on tour Scott was involved in an IED blast which left him blind in his right eye. He also lost a close friend that day. Tonight the team have toasted that absent... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Dress Rehearsal
As the team now wait for the weather window to attempt their summit push they are using valuable time at Base Camp to familiarise themselves with their kit and equipment. Rich said: “It’s important that the team are familiar with their kit and equipment, that the use of technical apparatus such as oxygen systems... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Meeting the Sherpas
The team have now been introduced to the Sherpas who will be with them on summit night. It was a really special moment for Rich, Brendan, Scott, Joe and Tom to meet their personal Sherpa, who will undoubtedly be their absolute rock on summit night. They will be putting all their trust into these... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Active Rest Days
The team are now waiting for their weather window for the summit push. It is important that they still keep their legs active during their rest days so yesterday everyone took a leisurely walk to Gorak Shep (5180m). The team stopped along the way to enjoy the scenery and play ‘Mountain Jenga’! On the... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: A Fall in the Icefall
Rich, Brendan, Joe, Scott and Tom returned to Base Camp after a successful push to Camp 3 but their descent through the Khumbu Icefall was not without some drama. The recent heavy snowfall and intense heat of the late morning sunshine has contributed to a constantly changing icefall to become unstable in places. As the... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Push to Camp 3
Rich, Brendan, Joe, Scott and Tom were up at 5am this morning for their push from Camp 2 to Camp 3. They battled strong winds, wind chill temperatures as low as -30ºC, and the sheer blue ice of the Lhotse Face. Their determination paid off when 5 hours later they reached Camp 3, which at... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: The 3rd Rotation
The team have arrived at a hot and slightly windy Camp 2 (6700m / 22000ft) They left at 2am this morning in high spirits, ready to tackle the Khumbu Icefall for a 3rd time! The team are carrying Inmarsat’s BGAN 510 which Brendan used to send images and this report back to Base Camp: “Very... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: First Rotation Part 2…
Tom, Scott and Eli (our International Mountain Guide) recently returned from their first rotation to Camp 2. A series of unfortunate events meant Eli was a little longer joining the team at Base Camp than originally planned, and a decision was made to split the team into two rotations to help with the acclimatisation process.... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Base Camp Life..
The team have now settled in to life at Base Camp where Rich, Joe, Brendan, Scott and Tom will spend a lot of time resting, acclimatising and waiting in-between their rotations to Camp 2 and, eventually their summit bid to the top of the World’s highest mountain. The day usually starts with the sun gently... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: The First Rotation..
Yesterday was a busy day in camp as the team prepared their kit and equipment ahead of their first rotation. Clothes were washed and dried in the heat of the morning sun, then kit laid out, checked and packed. Later the clouds closed in, the temperature dropped and the snow fell, as is the way... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Brendan’s Journey So Far…
“Saying goodbye to my family was very difficult knowing that I wasn’t going to see them for 2 months, and especially with the very difficult challenge that lay ahead. We were soon on our way to Kathmandu and spent a few days in the capital going through some final preparations before departing on a five... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: The Khumbu Icefall
Immediately following the Puja Ceremony the team prepared their kit for a 4 hour trek through the Khumbu Icefall. The icefall is famous for the use of ladders to cross open crevasses and vertical ice and, the route through it, is maintained by a small team of Sherpas aptly called the ‘Icefall Doctors’. As with... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Puja Ceremony
Several inches of snow fell during the night and the temperature plummeted but when the team woke on the morning of their Puja Ceremony they were greeted by a beautiful blue sky. The Sherpas had worked hard to prepare the Stupa in readiness for the arrival of the Lama, a local holy man, who... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Scott’s First Day in Base Camp
“I woke to a really quite chilly start, breaking the ice off my bag is something we are now going to have to get used to up here at 17500ft and more. The chill is short-lived though as around 8am the sun creeps from behind Mt Everest making way for some serious sun. Used correctly... Read More
The team have arrived at Everest Base Camp!
They left Gorak Shep a little after 9am (GMT+5.45hrs) and slowly made their way through the beautiful landscape catching glimpses of Everest and the Khumbu Ice Fall every so often. As they arrived at Base Camp (5364m) the sun was shining, but within a short time the clouds closed in, snow began to fall and... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Trek to Tengboche
Heavy rain, hailstones and snow fell during the night and it was a sleepless night for many as the effects of altitude kicked in. Everyone was up for breakfast by 7am as they prepared to leave for their next destination by 8am. It felt noticeably colder with a chill in the air so everyone layered... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: First Glimpse of Everest
The team have spent two days acclimatising in Namche Bazaar (3440m). On the first day some of the team went to visit the Sherpa and Everest museums where they learned about the history and culture of the Khumbu Valley, and “watched the coldest slide show on Earth” according to Tom! The rest of the team... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The team were up at 7am for breakfast and ready to set off by 8am. Within minutes the skies opened and the rain came down. The undulating trail became increasingly slippery and muddy and there was a constant flow of yaks and mules carrying their heavy loads up and down the mountain. As the team... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Lukla to Phakding
The team departed Kathmandu at around 2am for the long drive to Manthali Airport. The bus bounced along bumpy roads that winded through the mountains for hours and any hopes of catching up on some sleep soon faded! After a short wait at the tiny airport an excited team boarded their flight to Lukla where... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Summit Oxygen
Another warm and muggy morning greeted the team this morning as they gathered outside for a training session with Neil Greenwood from Summit Oxygen. Neil explained in detail how to use and operate the Summit Elite System that the team will be using from Camp 3 and beyond! Everyone had the opportunity to try on... Read More
Team EVEREST 2019: Waking Up in Kathmandu!
On Monday April 1st Team Everest set off from their various locations around the UK and arrived at Heathrow Airport where a collection of Patrons, family, friends and sponsors had gathered to wave them off and wish them well. The first flight left London just before 9pm and arrived in Abu Dhabi just over 7... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019: One More Sleep to Go!
This time tomorrow Team Everest will be waiting to board their flight ahead of their epic summit attempt! Preparation and training is complete, bags are packed, and the team are ready for the biggest challenge of their lives! Without the help, expert advice, funding and support from so many this project would not have been... Read More
Countdown to EVEREST 2019: An Evening Hosted by Inmarsat
With just 3 weeks remaining until the team board an aeroplane heading to Kathmandu final preparations are now underway! Last week our Sponsor Inmarsat hosted an evening at their unique and contemporary Conference Centre in London where we were absolutely delighted to be joined by so many friends, Sponsors and Supporters. It was the perfect... Read More
**Countdown to EVEREST 2019: 4 Weeks to Go!
There are just 4 weeks to go until Team Everest set off to climb the World’s highest mountain! Months of hard work, training and preparation is almost at an end as Rich, Joe, Brendan, Scott and Tom count down to the start of this ultimate challenge. We are absolutely delighted to share this song, written... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019: Every Picture Tells a Story…
Six weeks from now Team Everest will be on a plane heading for Kathmandu! The team have been training hard for this ultimate challenge and are well-prepared, mentally and physically, to push themselves harder, and higher, than they have ever climbed before! A few weeks ago they spent a couple of days on the Mont... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019: Tent Skills & Team Spirit!
Team Everest recently spent a couple of days on the Mont Blanc Massif preparing mentally, and physically, for the huge challenge that lies ahead of them. In just 8 weeks time Rich, Brendan, Joe, Scott and Tom will set off to summit the highest mountain on Earth! Mont Blanc provided them with perfect training conditions,... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019: 9 Weeks to GO!
With just 9 weeks to go before Team Everest set off to summit the highest mountain on Earth, we are excited to announce that the team will now be able to confidently capture some incredible images and footage on their phones, even in the most testing situations, thanks to the ‘adventure proof’ cases provided by... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019: 10 Weeks to Go!
Team Everest have spent the last couple of days on the Mont Blanc Massif preparing for their epic summit attempt. Training at altitude, in sub-zero conditions has given them the opportunity to practise the vital skills that they will require to climb the World’s highest mountain! In just 10 weeks time the team will... Read More
Meet Team EVEREST: Joe Winch
Joe is married to Amy, and they live with their three children on the south coast. Joe was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 2002, and was diagnosed with acute Complex PTSD in 2017 – a consequence of the many traumas he has experienced during his service. Currently, Joe is under the care of the... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019 – 11 Weeks to Go!
Meet Team EVEREST: Brendan Davies Brendan joined the Royal Marines at the age of 19. After successfully completing 30 weeks training he then served at 40 Commando where he was deployed on operational duties in Northern Ireland and The Adriatic. Other deployments included desert training in Oman and arctic warfare training in Norway. Whilst serving... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019 – 12 Weeks to Go!
Meet Team EVEREST: Scott Ransley Scott, from West Yorkshire, joined the Royal Marines in 2008. After passing out he then went to 42 Commando where he deployed on several training packages such as mountain training and an America training package. Scott also completed a LRR course whilst he was at 42 Commando. In 2011... Read More
2018 Was an Amazing Year…
As 2018 draws to a close, we take a moment to look back at the last 12 months, and reflect on what an incredible year of activity, individual, and team achievement it has been! The team have been honoured to meet some amazing people along the way, and humbled by the generosity of all who... Read More
*Countdown to EVEREST 2019: Merry Christmas!
With just 14 weeks to go until ‘Team Everest’ set off to summit the World’s highest mountain, we would like to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! The team have a busy couple of months ahead of them to ensure they are well prepared and focussed, mentally and physically, for the mammoth task ahead... Read More
**Countdown to Everest 2019: 15 Weeks to Go!
In just 15 weeks time ‘Team Everest’ will set out to summit the highest mountain on Earth! We would like to say a huge thank you to all our Sponsors and Supporters who play a key role in ‘Rehabilitation through Adventure’ Without their vital funding and support, 65 Degrees North would not be able... Read More
*Countdown to Everest: Meet the Team!
In just 16 weeks time, Team Everest will set out to summit the highest mountain on our planet! Brendan, Scott, Joe, Tom and Richie will climb further and higher than they have ever climbed before. They will have to battle sub-freezing temperatures, as low as -60ºC, the effects of high altitude, and the possibility of... Read More
Team MB’18: Thank You!
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our official Sponsors and Supporters who helped Team MB’18 achieve their epic Australian challenge! Without their continued support our projects simply would not be possible.Months of planning and preparation, training and expert advice, sourcing the right kit and equipment, and much-needed funding, goes into every... Read More
Team MB’18: ABC News
Australian news reporter, Mark Bennett, joined Team MB’18 during their epic 1070km Munda Biddi challenge. This is his film that was broadcast via ABC News and shows why we believe ‘Rehabilitation through Adventure’ plays a vital role in the recovery of our wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. #TeamMB18 #MentalHealthMatters #BeyondInjury#RehabilitationThroughAdventure #RMFamily
Team MB’18: Mission Complete!
At 2.44pm local time (GMT+8) Team MB’18 crossed the finish line having completed their epic end-to-end 1070km Munda Biddi challenge! 14 days after setting off from Mundaring near Perth, the team arrived in Albany WA Australia. Jonathan, Mark D, Amy, Mark A, Pete and Tam put in a huge amount of effort to complete their... Read More
Team MB’18: Day 13 – The Adventure Continues!
On Day 13 of their Munda Biddi challenge Team MB’18 were up early and ready for the long, tough day that lay ahead of them. They had some big climbs, especially in the morning, but suffered a second mechanical problem when a branch got jammed in the rear derailleur and snapped the hanger. They reached... Read More
Team MB’18: Jinung Beigabup Hut to Denmark
The team enjoyed a shorter recovery ride today, climbing 2139ft and covering just 46km in a little under 6 hours. A snapped chain early on in the day made it the 3rd mechanical issue in 3 days! They were joined by Mark from ABC news who had heard about their endeavour and wanted to interview... Read More
Team MB’18: Days 11 & 12
On Day 11 of their epic challenge, Team MB’18 were on their bikes by 7am and cycled for almost 11 hours. It was another big climbing day with 4,900ft ascent and covering 99km from Pemberton to Yirra Kartta Hut. They came across the Gloucester tree, which is an enormous tree that was used as a... Read More
Team MB’18: Days 9 & 10
The team had a relatively gentle 25km recovery ride on Day 9 then spent the remainder of the day resting and carb-loading in readiness for the final push. They have encountered more kangaroos than people along the way, but yesterday was slightly different – Team Leader Jonathan Thomson said: “A number of people came to... Read More
Team MB’18: Past the Halfway Point!
Today was another huge day for Team MB’18! They officially crossed the halfway point of their epic 1070km challenge! They have now covered 525km of the Munda Biddi trail and are well on track to complete in under 14 days. They have encountered a lot of rain, and as they move south they are becoming... Read More
Team MB’18: Days 5 & 6
Days 5 & 6 proved to be very long and challenging days for Team MB’18. Cycling for more than 10 hours a day in ever-changing conditions, and at times, completely soaked through from heavy rain fall, their determination to complete their journey remains unshakeable. Team Leader Jonathan Thomson said: “The going continues to be easy,... Read More
Team MB’18: Days 3 & 4
Team MB’18 had an early start on Day 3 and were diverted along a section of road due to a controlled burn of a large area of bush. They soon found themselves back on the trail and headed in to Serpentine National Park, where the steep, rocky climbs and descents made for a testing afternoon... Read More
Team MB’18: Day 2
Team MB’18 completed their 70km target today through the ancient, unspoiled forest, and have settled down for the night in one of the several huts situated along the Munda Biddi trail. They are all in very high spirits, despite having no time to adjust to their new time-zone before getting on their bikes! The challenge... Read More
Team MB’18… The Adventure Begins!
Team MB’18 arrived in Australia as planned, collected their bikes and were at the start line by 5pm local time (GMT+8). They cycled 7km of the trail before arriving at the first destination of their challenge, where they headed to the local Township of Mundaring to shop for provisions and eat. 65DN Patron and MB’18... Read More
*Countdown to MB’18….. and they are off!
Team MB’18 are about to board an aeroplane which will carry them 9,000 miles from the UK to Perth, Australia via Singapore, where they will begin their epic 1,070km adventure along the Munda Biddi trail. They will have to dig deep right from the word go, as their tired and jet-lagged bodies will need to... Read More
Countdown to MB’18: One Week to Go!
Months of preparation and training are almost at an end for Team MB’18. In a week’s time they will be heading for Australia where they will set out to cycle the ancient and wild Munda Biddi trail that runs from Mundaring, near Perth, to Albany on the South Coast. This epic challenge will see the... Read More
MB’18 Team Gower Training: Day 1.
The MB’18 Team were treated to some spectacular views as they cycled their way across the beautiful Gower. They stopped to enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way before reaching their final destination of the day at Llangenith Hillend Campsite where they prepared to spend the night under the stars. Dan Holley from Pedal Passion... Read More
HEALING ON DENALI ~ by Joe Winch
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Therapeutic Benefits of the Mountains…. Just below the highest point in North America it’s -35 degrees Celsius and the weather is ferocious. The air is so thin that I gasp for each breath, the physical effort of climbing, of putting one foot in front of the other blocks out even... Read More
*Countdown to Munda Biddi ’18: 7 weeks to go!
The MB18 Team are busy preparing for their epic adventure which will see them cycle over 1000km on the World’s longest off-road mountain bike trail unsupported in 13 days or less! Australia’s Munda Biddi Trail will provide them all with the opportunity to push themselves physically and mentally. The challenging terrain including pea gravel, at... Read More
Training for Munda Biddi ’18
In October 2018 a small team of wounded and damaged ex-service men and women will travel to Australia and attempt to cycle over 1000km in 13 days unsupported! As part of the preparations for the Munda Biddi trail, twelve cyclists and a support team, recently attended a training package in the Pyrenees. Day One dawned... Read More
‘Proclamation – 65 Degrees North Team Denali Day’
We are absolutely delighted and honoured to announce that Team Denali’s successful summit bid has been officially recognised by the Mayor of the City of North Pole and Santa Claus! Santa Claus extended a warm welcome and invited the team to visit when they were in Alaska but unfortunately, due to the tight schedule, it... Read More
Training for Munda Biddi ’18
In October 2018 a small team of wounded and damaged ex-service men will set out to cycle unsupported from… Ocean to Ocean…. along the 1,070km ancient and wild Munda Biddi trail that runs from Mundaring, near Perth Western Australia to Albany on the South Coast, in under 14 days. The name ‘Munda Biddi’ means path... Read More
Team Denali: Thanks and Gratitude..
Ten days ago Team Denali completed their epic 3-week battle to reach the summit of the World’s tallest land-based mountain, and the highest peak in North America! Since arriving safely home their thoughts have turned to all those who helped make this project a reality. 65 Degrees North Founder and Expedition Lead Rich said: “We... Read More
Team Denali: Joe Winch – Recovering
Joe’s world catastrophically fell apart when he was struck down by acute Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His world became a dark, chaotic and terrifying place, and within a few months the PTSD totally destroyed everything he thought was true and real about himself and his existence. The opportunity to join Team Denali gave Joe... Read More
Team Denali: Latest Update from Rich
“The team have all landed safely back in Talkeetna. We made our way back from High Camp to camp at 14,000 feet where we spent the night. We then had to wait for the temperatures to drop for the snow bridges to freeze before making our way down to Base Camp via Heartbreak Hill, which... Read More
Team Denali: Summit Day!
A determined Team Denali set off from High Camp at 9am (6pm UK time) Kitted up in all their gear, they were ready to take on the weather and whatever else this brutal mountain decided to throw at them! They climbed up to Denali Pass (18,000 feet) and followed the route past Arch Deacon’s Tower... Read More
Team Denali: On the Summit!
Team Denali standing on the summit of the highest peak in North America and the tallest land-based mountain on Earth! #65DNTeamDenali #BeyondInjury#MentalHealthMatters #RMfamily
Team Denali: Spectacular Views at High Camp!
Team Denali enjoyed some spectacular views at High Camp (17,200 feet) and a much-needed rest day to recover from the challenging climb. The temperature dropped to around -25°C to -30°C during the night and the team layered-up in all their kit to stay warm! Despite the cold and exhaustion, morale is high and everyone is... Read More
Team Denali: Day 18 – Move to High Camp!
Team Denali finally got the weather break they were hoping for on Day 18! Many of the other groups at Camp 4 cut their losses and descended due to lack of time, but despite food stores starting to run low the team are feeling strong and are determined to battle on and continue with their... Read More
Team Denali: Update – Moving to High Camp!!
The team have got the weather break they were hoping for and are now on their way to High Camp (5243m) They have a massive 10-hour slog ahead of them, carrying all the kit and equipment they need with them. Thank you for all the messages of support which are a huge source of motivation... Read More
Team Denali: Day 16 – Update from Rich
Latest update from Rich: “Ok – there maybe a slight break in the weather for us! We have a possible chance to move to High Camp (17,200ft) on Friday morning. There looks to be a small gap in the ‘low weather’ forecast and the winds should drop for a short period.. It’s too early yet... Read More