NDCS - Support

Fiona Thornewill MBE

"Walking the last 70 miles to the North Pole may not sound far, but when you consider ten times as many people have climbed Everest, you can be sure this expedition will be huge adventure for those fortunate enough to take part. Good luck!"

Fiona was the first British woman to reach the North (2001) and South (2000) Pole and was the first British woman to complete a solo unsupported trip to the South Pole (2004) in 41 days, breaking the world record.

www.polarchallenge.org

David Hempleman-Adams

“I wish everyone taking part in the NDCS North Pole Expedition the best of luck! I know how tough such a challenge is, but with the right training and mental attitude, they will do it. Life is an adventure and the NDCS team really are making the most of it!”

David Hempleman-Adams

In 1984 David set a new record as the first person to successfully complete a solo expedition to the Magnetic North Pole without the support of dogs, snowmobiles or air supplies and in 1992 he led the first team to walk unsupported to the North Geomagnetic Pole.

Ann Daniels

“Good luck to everyone taking part in the NDCS North Pole Expedition! This is an extreme challenge and will be incredibly hard work, but the Arctic is the most wonderful and challenging environment in the whole world. The team will literally see the ice and snow move in front of their eyes. Nature at it's most raw.”

Ann Daniels - A record breaking Polar Explorer. Part of the first all women's team to ski to both the North and South Pole

www.anndaniels.com

Remark! Access

Remark! Access is among the leaders when it comes to quality training in British Sign Language (BSL). They offer a variety of training courses, such as the CACDP accredited courses from BSL Level 1 to BSL NVQ Level 4 and workshops.

Remark! Access are very kindly donating their services and giving the North Pole group Deaf Awareness training on the 29 March 2008. This training is extremely important as It is vital that the group can communicate effectively with one another when on the expedition.

www.remarkaccess.co.uk

Ray Mears

"I would like to wish the team going out to the North Pole best wishes, and good luck. It is one of the most amazing environments on earth and the scenery is stunning."

Pen Hadow

“I wish everyone taking part in the NDCS North Pole Expedition the best of luck! To reach the North Pole the team are going to have to cover 70 miles of the most hostile wilderness on earth and that will involve a lot of hard work and determination. I hope everyone is training hard - this will be a real adventure!"

Pen Hadow – Only person to have trekked solo, without resupply from Canada to Geographic North Pole. Only Briton to have trekked to both Poles without resupply.