I am planning a new expedition to ski the last degree to the North Pole in April 2022. The purpose of the expedition will be collecting data for scientific projects but, no less importantly, to experience and enjoy the amazing environment of High Latitude Arctic Ocean Sea Ice while we still can.
Ideally I am looking for a 6-woman team including myself. I can provide any core skills training necessary, team equipment and even some of the personal clothing and equipment. Aside from good personal fitness there are no criteria for team members – women of any nationality, age (over 18) or experience level are more than welcome as long as you are prepared to pitch in and play a full part in all aspects of the journey. This is a team expedition, not a guided trip and, as ever, I am very keen to support anyone from under-represented groups/backgrounds/circumstances.
This time around each team member will be responsible for sourcing their own funding to cover the cost of their participation in the expedition – which is why I am starting this process so far in advance. Polar travel is expensive and the costs are considerable so potential team members need to have a plan for raising this – either by self-funding, finding sponsorship, personal fundraising or by other means. I can help with advice, contacts and ideas.
If you are interested in knowing more, please send me your email address either on Facebook, as a DM on Twitter or here on my website. I will reply with further details of the journey, including the likely costs, and we can take it from there.
I’m excited to hear from you!
UPDATE: I’m delighted to say that I now have a confirmed team for the planned expedition in 2022. I look forward to keeping you all posted on our progress!
