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To coincide with International Polar Year, our team will ski the 'Last Degree' unsupported to the North Pole in order to raise funds for the Outward Bound.

The North Polar region is one of the least explored places on earth, offering some of the most brutal and exposed conditions.  Less than 200 people have skied any distance unsupported to the North Pole.

Our expedition goal will be to ski the last degree of latitude to the geographic North Pole in April 2007.  This will involve at least 8 days of unsupported endurance skiing over 110km of shifting pack ice in -25°C to -35°C temperatures.  The team will be totally self sufficient, pulling our own survival equipment and gear in sledges.  Each day we will ski for 8-9 hours; burning over 7,000 calories and consuming around 5,500.

National Geographic have commissioned a feature for their magazine and are sending a photographer and writer to be part of the team.

Whilst firmly an adventure tourist rather than explorer, I have never set myself a bigger challenge – the combined goal of completing the physical challenge and raising £15,000 for a fantastic cause.  The trip will be the culmination of six months of extensive training and preparation, physical and logistical.

Setting personal challenges and overcoming adversity to achieve them reflects the ethos that The Outward Bound Trust has consistently inspired in young people for over 50 years.  Your funding will go towards bursaries to enable young people from less advantaged backgrounds – for whom building self-esteem is key –  to attend residential Outward Bound courses.

All the costs of the trip will be funded by myself and Coca-Cola.  Your donation will go directly to the Outward Bound Trust.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and secure. If you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. 

A £100 donation will mean £128 will go directly to Outward Bound.

Alternatively you can forward a cheque to me payable to "The Outward Bound Trust". Thank you in advance for your support. It will keep me going during my training and warm while on the ice cap! 

Hope you keep the whiskers - perfectly balanced nutrition. Donation by Jonathan S 23/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

a donf Donation by Rupert & Jenny Eastwood 16/05/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

a bit late ... Donation by Barnaby Gunning 09/05/07  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Best wishes & hope the polar bears are OK Donation by John & Susan 07/05/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Donation by Lesley Hinde 06/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry not to have you with us in Antarctica but North Pole a worthy substitute!! Richard & Karen Donation by Richard Plumpton 30/04/07  

£20.00

Donation by philippa classey 26/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

James & Stephen... all the best from team Bulletproof... let's hope you are! Donation by Jonny Stewart 25/04/07  

£1,000.00

Good luck and much respect from us all! Donation by caro, steve, ruby, noah & edie oldroyd 24/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy!!! Donation by Julie Wilks 23/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am full of admiration James. Very best of luck. Donation by Catherine Smith 19/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! We are all routing for you at Capital & Regional. Best wishes Xavier Donation by Xavier 19/04/07  

£1,000.00

Donation by Jon Miller 16/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Katherine and Neville Hudson 15/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by Meriel & Chris 14/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm certain you'll overcome all physical challenges faced but will you cope with Wadey's company?! Donation by Lorraine King 13/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

huge respect to you James - hope its an amazing experience Donation by Lindsey Reed 13/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, wrap up warm!!! Donation by Kirsty Smith 13/04/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Happy Adventuring Jim, looking forward to hearing how it all went. C and D x Donation by Camilla and David Palmer 13/04/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

James - Good luck with your adventure, I'm with you in spirit! Donation by Paul Rees 13/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Jimbo and Steve Donation by Michael Dick 13/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best - have a great adventure ! Donation by Bobby Brittain 12/04/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Donation by Damien 12/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a look at Everyclick.com to raise more money..look forward to seeing you back again. xx Donation by Georgina, Edward & Co 12/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

About time! Donation by Aengus King 11/04/07  

£20.00

Good Luck From Derk & Rebecca Donation by Derk 11/04/07  

£50.00

Best of luck - don't forget the thermals Donation by stuart Maw 11/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

BEst of luck Jim.. we look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Xavier and Sarah 11/04/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Great James!! Good luck and come back!! Brrrrrrr......... Donation by Mercedes Sgobba 11/04/07  

£30.00

Pick up a polar bear for me! Donation by Joanna Moynihan 10/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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