Team 3CC: Mission Accomplished!
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At 3pm local time today Team 3CC completed their epic challenge! Over the last six days they have cycled some of... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More
Training for Raid 17 – Portugal
A strong and confident team have returned home from Portugal where they spent a week training for Raid 17. It was the... Read More
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... Read More
Today is Danny’s Birthday…
Today is Danny’s birthday! It will be a birthday like no other and he could be celebrating it on the top of... Read More
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... 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... Read More
2016: Another Immense Year!
2016 has been another immense year filled with so many special moments and memories. The highs and lows, tears and laughter, hard... Read More
Training for the ‘Top of The Bottom of The World’!
The team crossed the border into Italy and headed up the southern side of the Mont Blanc massif in preparation for the... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’
In February 2016 five injured Royal Marines and five female Police Officers from South Wales joined 65DN for their new exciting challenge... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’ ~ The Final Push to the Summit’
The team dressed in darkness and had a ‘breakfast’ of tea and biscuits after a few sleepless hours due to sub-zero temperatures... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’ ~ Day 5… The Penultimate Ascent!
A beautiful morning greeted the team as they prepared for their penultimate ascent of the world’s highest freestanding mountain. The team enjoyed... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’ ~ Day 4 … Climbing The Barranco Wall!
Stunning views of a snow-capped Kibo greeted the team when they rose for breakfast on Day 4 of ‘Conquering KIli’ A mixture... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’ ~ Day 3….. And The Rain Came Down!
The temperature dropped significantly during the night as a cold wind gently battered the tents on the exposed Shira Plateau. Grey skies... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’ ~ Day 2
A beautiful morning greeted the team when they woke at 6am for a hearty breakfast and packed their day sacks ready for... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’ ~ Day 1
An excited Team Kili left the hotel for the transfer to Londorosi Gate for Day 1 of ‘Conquering Kili’ The team ate... Read More
‘An Interview with Team Kili Dr Jon’
‘Team Kili’ Doctor Jon was interviewed by Siany on The Wave Radio 96.4FM about ‘Conquering Kili’ To listen to the interview please... Read More
Danny’s Story
Danny joined the Royal Marines in 2003 at the age of 17. As a child he was always happiest running about in... Read More
‘Scott’s Reason for Conquering Kili…’
Whilst on a tour Scott was involved in an IED blast which left him blind in his right eye. We are very... Read More
‘2015 : A Year Filled With Special Moments & Memories!’
2015 has been an immense year, filled with so many special moments and memories, and we would like to say a very... Read More
‘Conquering Kili’
65 Degrees North will be joined by 5 injured Royal Marines and 5 female Police Officers from South Wales for their next... Read More
‘Nomination for the Pride of Britain Award’
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Peter has been nominated for a Pride of Britain Award! The Daily Mirror’s Pride of... Read More
‘An Invitation to No. 11 Downing Street’
Peter and the team were invited to No.11 Downing Street to meet George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer. It was an opportunity... Read More
‘A Dream is Realised…World First Record by an Amputee’
At 0136hrs on June 4th 2015 Peter Bowker became the ‘World’s First Amputee to Cross the Greenland Ice Cap Unsupported’ This is... Read More
‘A Visit to Ogmore Vale Primary’
Peter and the team went along to meet the children at Ogmore Vale Primary school who raised a... Read More
‘A Great Day at The All Wales Truck & Transport Show’
Peter and the team had a fantastic day at The All Wales Truck & Transport Show on Sunday 12th July at Carmarthen... Read More
‘A Huge Thank You To Our Title Sponsors’
Peter went along to the Carmarthen Showground this week to say a huge thank you to our Title Sponsors the ‘All Wales... Read More
‘Interview for BFBS Radio Post-Expedition’
Peter Bowker recorded ‘The World’s First Unsupported Crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap by an Amputee’ on June 4th 2015 Peter was... Read More
‘The Ice Cap Threw It’s Final Challenge At The Team!’
Even in the last hours of the World First Record attempt the Ice Cap continued to throw everything it could at Peter... Read More
‘Day 26… Nothing Was Going To Stop Them!’
On Day 26 Peter had a huge 45km standing between him and the World First Record! A helicopter had been booked for... Read More
‘The Realisation of His Dream……’
At 0136 hrs on June 4th 2015 Peter Bowker officially became ‘The World’s First Amputee to Cross The Greenland Ice Cap Unsupported’!
‘Mission Accomplished!’
At 0136 hrs local time (GMT-2) Peter and the team crossed the finish line and Peter now officially holds the record of... Read More
‘The Journey to the Summit…’
On Day 17 of the World First Record attempt a tired, aching but very proud team arrived at the summit at 18.50hrs... Read More
‘Treacherous Ice Field & Team Spirit!’
The treacherous ice field challenged Peter and the team physically and mentally during their first couple of days on the Greenland Ice... Read More
‘Peter Takes Time To Reflect…’
On Day 14 of this World First Record attempt across the Greenland Ice Cap the team were once again hit by horrendous... Read More
‘Determination & Courage…. #BeyondInjury’
“The one thing that continues to inspire and motivate the team is Pete’s determination to succeed. Seeing the pain on his face... Read More
‘Day 17 … Journey to the Summit!’
The team were greeted by a beautiful blue sky and light winds on Day 17 of the World First Record attempt across... Read More
‘Day 14…. Horrendous Storm Conditions’
These are images of the horrendous storm that prevented the team from progressing with their epic trek across Greenland on Day 14.... Read More
‘Day 13…. Exploring DYE II’
The team arrived at DYE II at 10.29hrs local time, on Day 13 of their epic trek, 3 days later than planned... Read More
‘Day 16… Blue Skies & Gale Force Winds’
Peter and the team made excellent progress on the morning of Day 16. Waking up to blue skies and an early morning... Read More
‘Wales Online ….Welsh adventurers are trapped in tents’
‘Wales Online ….Welsh adventurers are trapped in tents’
‘George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer Raises Team’s Spirits!’
The weather deteriorated further on Day 10, whiteout conditions and extreme high winds made it unsafe for the team to continue with... Read More
‘Day 9…..Horrendous Storm Conditions’
High snowfall and temperatures of up to -25°C forced Peter and the team to take an unscheduled rest day on Day 9... Read More
‘Storm Conditions…. An Update From The Ice Team’
“We are currently experiencing extreme weather conditions. Temperatures dropped significantly during the night and we have had a tough 10 hours in... Read More
‘Peter’s Determination Inspires and Motivates the Team…’
Peter and the team experienced challenging conditions on Day 8 of their epic journey. Their visibility was greatly reduced due to a... Read More
‘First Week on the Ice Cap is Complete!’
Peter and the team smashed an epic 29km on Day 7 of this World First Record attempt across the Greenland Ice Cap!... Read More
‘Welsh Radio Interview Live From The Ice Cap!’
For all the Welsh speakers out there… ‘On Ice’ Team Doctor Meinir will be chatting LIVE from the Ice Cap on Friday... Read More
‘Wales Online – First Pictures of Former Soldier’s Attempt..’
‘Wales Online – First Pictures of Former Soldier’s Attempt..’
‘What It Is All For….’
With just a few hours to go until the start of the World First Record Attempt we would like to remind you... Read More
‘BFBS Radio Interview’
Click on the link to listen to an interview with Peter and Hal Stewart for BFBS Radio http://www.bfbs.com/radio/listen-again/2132 Interview starts 18 mins... Read More
‘Incredible Support Package From Inmarsat!’
The team travelled to London for a meeting at Inmarsat, the leading provider of mobile satellite communications. We were blown away by the... Read More
‘Final Kit Inspection!’
Senior Patron Major General Andy Keeling CB CBE RM, and Mrs Woppy Keeling, former British Olympian and cross-country skier, joined the team... Read More
‘Pre-Expedition Press Conference’
65 Degrees North gathered at The Village Urban Resort Swansea for a pre-expediton press conference. It was a last chance opportunity for... Read More
‘Final Kit Preparations & a Big Thank you!’
With just two weeks to go until the start of the World First Record attempt final kit preparations and packing took place... Read More
‘Norway Training… A Confident Team Return Home!’
The team spent the last day in Norway practising their cross-country skiing technique. They will be skiing approximately 8-10 hours a day,... Read More
‘Training Hard….. 4 Weeks To Go!’
There are less than 4 weeks to go until the team set off on the World First Record attempt! Peter and the... Read More
#6Hearts11Legs Practising Tent Skills in Norway
It is crucial that the team are able to pitch their tents quickly and efficiently in all weather conditions. Practising tent skills... Read More
‘Norway Training…. Challenging Conditions’
The last day of camping in the Norwegian mountains provided the team with challenging conditions. They packed up their pulks and headed... Read More
‘Norway Training…. Camping in the Mountains’.
The team headed for the Norwegian mountains to spend a couple of night in tents. All their new skills were put to... Read More
‘Wear One With Pride and Show Your Support!’
Kit Designer have done us incredibly proud and produced a fantastic range of 7 pieces which are replicas of the team training... Read More
#6Hearts11Legs Training For The World First Record Attempt
The team packed up their pulks and headed for the Norwegian mountains to spend a couple of nights in tents as part... Read More
‘Norway Training…… Medical Exercise’
After a morning practising cooker and tent skills the team packed their pulks and headed for the mountains led by their guide... Read More
An Interview with Svante Strand, Newland Expeditions Guide
Newland Expeditions Guide Svante Strand is interviewed in Norway after the team successfully complete their mandatory training in preparation for the World... Read More