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65 Degrees North expedition ready for the off

Published Thursday, 16th March 2023

The 65 Degrees North expedition to Norway are less than 24 hours away from the start of their six-day adventure. The training is over and reality is about to hit home especially as the weather has taken a turn for the worse.

65 Degrees North in Norway: Day 2 training

Published Wednesday, 15th March 2023

The 10-strong group have completed their second day of training in Norway ahead of setting out on their 140-km, six-day expedition across the Hardangervidda Plateau on Friday, March 17.

65 Degrees North fly out to Norway for latest challenging expedition

Published Monday, 13th March 2023

The latest 65 Degrees North expedition has flown out to Norway to ski the 140km across the Hardangervidda - a six-day venture involving six WIS (wounded, injured and sick) service personnel and veterans.

No ski experience but Craig ready for the snow and ice of Hardangervidda

Published Monday, 13th March 2023

Craig Skinner heads to the snow and ice of the Norwegian Hardangervidda having never put a set of skis on in his life, and he admits it’s going to be a challenge.

65 Degree North challenge comes at the right time for Ruth

Published Sunday, 12th March 2023

Ruth Lanckham, a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, says 65 Degrees North’s latest expedition has come at the perfect time for her.

Lee believes 65 Degrees North has helped him regain his self-worth

Published Wednesday, 8th March 2023

Former Royal Marine Lee Spencer has spoken about the importance of 65 Degrees North to WIS serrvicemen and women ahead of the charity's latest expedition to Norway.

Sean relishing Norway challenge as part of 65 Degrees North latest mission

Published Tuesday, 7th March 2023

Sean Gane is quite literally a man on a mission. Having been thrown a number of challenges throughout his military career and private life, the former British army rifleman is relishing a new quest - a traverse of the iconic Hardangervidda in Norway with 65 Degrees North.

Ray 'chomping at the bit' for 65 Degrees North mission to Norway

Published Sunday, 5th March 2023

Former Royal Navy acting Petty Officer Ray Evans is one who enjoys and never shirks a challenge. At nearly 60 the Londoner, now living on the edge of the Perak District in Derbyshire, is one of the six beneficiaries embarking on 65 Degrees North’s latest expedition.

Georgie ready for 65 Degrees North’s Hardangervidda challenge

Published Wednesday, 1st March 2023

Georgie Smith is one of the six beneficiaries who will embark on 65 Degrees North’s latest expedition heading to the Norwegian mountains and attempt to ski across the iconic Hardangervidda plateau from Finse to Rjukan - a 140km mission over six days. 

65 Degrees North mission and the link to Hollywood movie

Published Monday, 20th February 2023

65 Degrees North's latest expedition - a traverse of the Hardangervidda Plateau in Norway - is given extra poignancy and drama as it is linked to a famous Second World War mission which was made into a Hollywood movie.

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