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Iʼve raised £270 to Help preserve the world for your children by helping me gather vital data from the polar regions.Help predict sea levels and weather pattern
- The northern pole of inaccessibility
- Funded on Wednesday, 12th February 2020
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#lastpole now set for feb 2021
but im off in May to do some training- for this i need funding. Im counting polar bears in an expedition around svalbard and spitzbergen collecting data on polarbear numbers. It will be cold- -20 but in 24 hour sunlight.
this is an opportunity to be a true explorer and polar expert. Help me , sponser me - please https://youtu.be/HiUGsVPojlY
This is a true world first, like Shakletons first expedition to the pole, we plan on trekking to the last unreached pole. The centre of the Arctic ocean. Gathering accurate data on polar bear numbers, pollution levels and true ice thickness. The scientific community require feet/skis on the ground to accurately measure ice thickness - polar ice is like a window on the globes health and it will give us an indication of what is happening to our world.
Ice warrior let by Jim McNeil - the world renowned Arctic expert is taking a group of 28 dedicated explorers to gather the data. People from all echelons of society - normal people- like me- traveliing 800 miles in temperatures dropping well below -50c.
Lastpole ‘s patron is none other than Shackletons granddaughter- and we plan on making this a proud salute to the family and their expeditions.
Help me to get on this expedition, I need some specialist training, some top equipment and significant donations to get this expedition started.
Help me and I will reward you with updates photos and hopefully stories on my return. Last pole
As a teacher I plan to come back and visit schools, inspire and entertain and educate them. Teach them about our world, its health and they might be able to help the recovery of our hone. Hopefully our research will help us improve the health of the globe for future generations.
Please don‘t be fooled- this is no adventure holiday- this is a bonafide arctic expedition, there is no safety net- I/we are that net. Polar bears will be hunting us, the mental and physical stress will be significant. It’s so cold my breath in the tent will rise and freeze and then drop like snow. So snow will fall in the tents. Help me, help us!!
We will be walking 800 miles gathering data along the way at determined intervals, logging a cross section of the arctic sea. Something never achieved before. Our insight will lead to address the globes health, our data will go to the very top, and used to model weather patterns, ocean levels and pollution levels. We will walk where no one has, see Polar bears that no one knew existed, perhaps even new species .... Help me.
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6 years ago30th April I set off once again. Now 24hour daylight with risk of sunburn on the roof of my mouth, I kid you not! Help me, support me! I’ll happily come and share experiences and knowledge ..
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Mark
Oct 7, 2019
Thanks for coming in today mate! Great talk and the kids loved it!
£20.00
Mary Ann
Apr 24, 2019
Good luck Matt x
£10.00
Richard Trethewey
Jan 2, 2019
Good Luck!
£10.00
Laura Wright
Nov 21, 2018
Thanks so much for coming in and inspiring the children of Soweni, they were buzzing with excitement and interesting facts after your visit!
£10.00
GRACE HARDING
Nov 21, 2018
☃️
£20.00
Anonymous
Nov 20, 2018
You were awesome today.... thankyou!
Janice Davies
Nov 8, 2018
Gareth said don’t get eaten by a polar bear! Jan x
£30.00
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Matthew Davis
The northern pole of inaccessibility
I’ve lived in Cornwall for over 30 years, and have always wanted to try and give something back, to help people. I’m part of Cornwall Search and Rescue and am on call 24/7 365. The expedition will help everyone in the world- changing weather and sea level predictions. Help me