From Fire to Ice

The From Fire To Ice expedition will be the first time a burns survivor will attempt to reach the South Pole unsupported while conducting medical research tests.

The team hope to complete Shackleton's unfinished journey.On January 2010 while working in Zanzibar Robs life changed forever. The generator that was powering his house exploded and whilst trying to escape set him on fire. Rob sustained a 43% Total Body Surface Area burn. He spent the next 10 days In Dar es Salaam but with the lack of specialised burns medical care, felt life slipping away. A commercial airline took pity on him and flew him back on a standard flight to the UK where they were told He would be dead on arrival. Somehow Rob survived the flight and was transported to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. With only a 27% chance of survival the fantastic staff fought to save his life.

He was put into an induced coma for a few weeks and spent about a month in intensive care. After spending around 5 months in hospital in London (and 1 year in total) He had to learn to walk again and started to piece his life back together. At this point Rob was introduced to a charity called Dans Fund For Burns (DFFB). They were able to help him and provide the support that He so desperately needed. It has been 5 years and 31 operations later that Rob is finally physically in the position to give back. The From Fire to Ice expedition aims to generate money for DFFB from the very people it was set up to support.During December 2016 extending into January 2017, the team will be flown from Punta Arenas at the southern tip of South America to the Antarctic base camp at Union Glacier. After a few days further preparation we shall fly by Twin Otter to latitude 8823S. the furthest point South that Shackleton reached. The team will then live under canvas, travelling on ski, towing sledges of supplies 112 statute miles to the South Pole.Please come follow us on facebook.com/fromfiretoiceAny questions then feel free to ask!

900 Days 900 Huts

To walk to all the DOC huts there are in New Zealand in as many days...I have tramped in New Zealand before but so far managed to barely scratch the surface of what there is to explore. With my next walk (http://900days900huts.info/) I hope to explore the beautiful kiwi bush more intensely and for a longer period of time. The walk starts in May/June of this year and planned to end around end of the year 2017. It goes on for about roughly 900 days and designed to do it in one go. Please share your thoughts or suggestions..

South Pole Full Distance

Skiing the South Pole - Messner route - is a challenging 580 mile (934 km) traverse through remote, freezing terrain from the Ronne Ice Shelf on the edge of the frozen Antarctic continent to the Geographic South Pole. The route skirts the western flank of the massive Foundation Ice Stream and the Transantarctic Mountains, then turns south toward the Pole. Extremely Strenuous The trip means skiing and pulling a pulk in one of the most inhospitable environments of the world; uphill all the way, where altitude exceeds 11,000 feet (3350 m) and temperatures may drop below 40C with severe wind chill and storms. Paula will be active for 8-12 hours a day hauling heavy loads of approx. 65kg for 38 days.

She must have the physical ability to cover a minimum daily distance and the mental stamina to continue in extreme conditions when she is exhausted. Courage, stamina, technical skill, a high level of strength and aerobic fitness, and commitment to a pre-trip training programme are also required. That's the official blurb! It's basically going to be challenging :) And I'm doing it for charity - it's a new charity called 'Gutsy Gastros' - for children and young people with life threatening bowel conditions such as bowel cancer, total intestinal failure, chronic Crohns others. Or, in real terms, I have a friend with a son who is 6 and he's in trouble... The charity is just being set up officially - prompted by my expedition! - so please watch this space for a Just Giving page or the charity's website.

Thanks for your support,

Paula

Matt Prior Adventure Academy

This is a no-frills, practical course designed to give you an introduction into Adventure, Travel and Overland Expeditions.The aim is to give you the basic knowledge and confidence to tackle your own expeditions whatever and wherever they may be. Teaser Video:https://vimeo.com/115261534Main Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/116843516Each course will include: Ascent up and down an active volcano (There will be two options) Motorbike sections on varying surfaces (Day and Night) Interaction with locals throughout A unique local village high in the mountains Hot springs An insight into how to get the ball rolling on your own adventure Answering any questions you may have on any aspect of adventure travel.

They are specifically designed for people who are looking to either conduct some sort of overland trip or larger adventure, they are not an A,B,C of basic travel.As well as learning about the topics mentioned below, the course is very pragmatic and so you will be learning whilst actually on the adventure, which is why this is so unique.You will get to see things firsthand, practice what you've been taught and experience the highs and lows in just under a week!The accommodation is very basic and the standard of English quite poor which makes it a perfect place to hold this type of course. It says no frills for a reason. If you need a hot shower and WiFi each day this is not the course for you Im afraid.Topics to be covered throughout the course: Planning and preparation Locals / bartering Money Accommodation Transport Kit Contingencies Sponsorship VehiclesYou will have to apply for each course due to the very limited number of places available.There will be space for up to 3 people per course, this is so you get the most out of the experience as possible.There will be five courses per year in:May, June, July, September and October. Each course will be 7 days in length.The Application Process: Must be aged 18 or older Must have Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) bike licencesix weeks before the course commences(Easy to obtain. Takes one day. Not provided) Must have personal insuranceone month before the course commences. (This will be specific to the course and you must have minimum level of coverage.) Complete and submit application online through the website. (Proof of CBT and Insurance coverage will have to be sent through to us once you are accepted on to the course).

You will be notified three months before the course date as to whether or not you have been successful in your application. You will also be sent a kit list at the same time.Price includes: Internal Flights Motorbike hire and helmet All Fuel All National Park Fees All Guide Fees All Food All Drink (not inc alcohol at the end of the course) 5% of all profits will go to the NSPCC**The reason we have a relationship with the NSPCC is that they were very important to a close friend of Matts who passed away recently and so this is our way of giving back.Costs:Introductory Offer:999 Not Included: International flights to and from Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia (this is where the course commences and completes) Accommodation (Minimal Cost, see FAQ section) Personal Insurance Cover (This is compulsory) Any personal medical requirementsIntroductory discounts available for: Military, Emergency Services, Charity Workers, Volunteers - Its advised that you complete the course as part of a wider trip to Asia, purely because of the distances involved in travelling out to the course location, depending on where you live.MORE INFO:http://www.mpadventureacademy.com/FOUNDER:http://www.mattprior.co.uk"

Pristine Waters and Eagles Trek

On this intense trek, you will climb three of Armenia's lesser known mountains: Aramazd, Sandukht and Sartsapat. You will explore corners of Dilijan national park and Lastiver plateau that can only be accessed by foot or 4WD. Eagles soaring above your head, hottest and coldest lakes of the Armenian highland, hamlets perched on the edge of cliffs, all this creates an experience of Armenia for the very adventurous.

http://www.caucaseastan.com/

Circumnavigation SUP

Hi guys,

I am looking at a project of Paddling 50-100km/day on a SUP for approx.2 months in Europe. I have a ground crew but I will be in the water solo, I am still nutting out the mapping/logistics. I was hoping to get some professionals advice on training and nutrient. I am currently in Australia but will be situated in Europe as of September 15, with the project to start in May 16.

If you have any advice or contacts that could help me with this and any other aspects you can think of please don't hesitate to contact me...every little bit helps.

Keeping things low key at the moment due to the association of charities and potential sponsors.

Thank you,

Mark

mzanotto88@gmail.com

Great British Viking Quest

The Great British Viking Quest begins in Henley-On-Thames, on the River Thames, England's longest river, on May 28th 2015. From Henley-On-Thames, Sarah will row to Tower Bridge, London, searching for clues of our Viking past.From London, Sarah sets out, anti clockwise around the coast of Britain, stopping off at points of significant Viking interest. This single-handed circumnavigation of Great Britain by rowing boat will finish in Henley-On-Thames in September 2015.

Please get touch via the comments below if you'd like to know more.

Expedition 196

My name is Cassie De Pecol and I am a 26 year old female adventurer from Washington, Connecticut. I spent my early years involved in Montessori, Waldorf, Public and Home Schooling before enrolling in 5 universities spanning across two countries and five states for 3 1/2 years before deciding to travel the world indefinitely. On July 24th, 2015, I departed on an international expedition for World Peace and Sustainability as I attempt to break aGuinness World Record for being the Fastest Person to Travel to All Sovereign Nations as well as the first documented female. I am meeting with Ministers of Tourism, Skal members (skal.org)as well as Mayors of Towns, Cities and Villages in each of the Sovereign Nations as I present to them a Declaration of Peace. In February of 2015, I spoke at the IIPT World Symposium held in Johannesburg, South Africa and it is here that I will be honoured as the IIPT Ambassador for Peace. I also attended the World Travel and Tourism Summit in Madrid, Spain in April of 2015 and was honored to meet the King of Spain, Felipe VI. I am not travelling as an American, but as a Global Citizen.Throughout my expedition I will be filming to create an educational documentary that will ideally be used as a toolkit in High Schools and Universities across the globe, showcasing Global Peace, what it means to both children and citizens of the Millennial Generation and how they can go about creating a more unified world.

If you'd like to keep updated with my expedition, you can interact with me and follow my updates on the following Social Media outlets:Facebook:www.Facebook.com/Expedition196Twitter:@Expedition196Instagram:@expedition_196YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfSx_ymnhO3YSWMEazYfwE-mail:info@expedition196.comWebsite:www.expedition196.comTo learn more about me you can visit: www.cassiedepecol.com.Carpe Diem 3

Patrick's South Pole Expedition

Im walking the last 2 degrees of the Earth (222km) completely unsupported with just one other man, Conrad Dickinson. This comes after being diagnosed and treated for bowel, prostate and skin cancers (all unrelated)...its a celebration of my recovery and a way to get my message of the importance of early diagnosis out!

Hadrians Wall - Wild camping, No shops

I am planning to walk hadrians wall within the next couple of weeks. Ideally I would like to carry all food and wild camp along the way.Nothing has been planned yet, but it is quite a simple trip, that doesn't require much more than turning up with the right kit. We can work out the route at the start. I will be taking one or two sets of clothes, warm gear, sleeping bag, tent / bivvy bag, food, small stove,a head torch, a toothbrush and a water bottle.

I will be doing it on my own anyway, but if anyone would like to join, it would be great to have some company!I am notoriously bad at planning, but get in touch via email... ollie.shurville@gmail.com and we can come up with a start date and position. I look forward to meeting some of you guys!

Ollie

Riding around the world for rhinos

An 8 month cycle around the world from London to Miami in order to raise money for Save the Rhino International.

www.ridingforrhinos.org