This blog will chart a light-hearted view of the progress (and sometimes struggle) of my preparations, participation and aftermath of our Arctic Challenge to play the world's most northerly rugby match in history in April 2015.
The
three week expedition will be led by Arctic veteran, Jock Wishart and our two
teams of Challengers will be captained by rugby legends Tim Stimpson (Ex-England
and British & Irish Lions) and Ollie Phillips (Ex-England 7s Captain). We will set out from Resolute Bay, Canada and ski/trek the final 100 miles in
Arctic conditions over frozen sea and land to reach the Magnetic North Pole before playing the
northernmost rugby match in history; setting a Guinness World Record in the
process.
Training and preparations are well underway and we recently
had our second away weekend to go through the kit that will
allow us to survive harrowing winds, polar bears, temperatures as low as -50C,
open waters and overcome physical and mental fatigue; all in the name of
charity and to raise valuable funds to help change the lives of physically,
socially and mentally disadvantaged children throughout the UK. To follow my
progress Email: hardinguk@hotmail.com or follow me on Twitter: @hardinguk
and I will keep you updated.
Donations to Wooden Spoon are gratefully received either securely online Justgiving (click link)
or Text ARCT50 £10 to 70070
Here's a little clip to picque your interest!
The Challenge is in aid of Wooden Spoon, the Children's Charity of Rugby and more information can be found at www.woodenspoon.com
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