Ski Trip to Tignes (6th - 14th March 2015)

Hi Everyone,

Not so much an adventure but an annual ski trip. Have had a friend drop out for family reasons. Just wondered if anyone fancied filling the spot? The resort is Tignes in the Alps, and the ski area is the Espace Killy (Absolutely awesome ski area!).

Drop me an email or message if you are.

Cheers,

Aaron

Polish Mountain Trek

Join Jacki Hill-Murphy (author of Adventuresses, Rediscovering daring Voyages into the Unknown} and a trained Polish guide/translator in a trek through the wonderful Tatra Mountains that will include the opportunity to improve your photography skills and learn about the local wild life. The scenery will be stunning and accommodation in mountain huts will guarantee a memorable and action packed trip. There are six places and the cost is 325 which includes full board and all transport (you buy your airfare to Krakow separately).

Please reply to Jacki at jikihm@hotmail.com.

Walk Mongolia with Ash Dykes

Our latest expedition explores the rugged taiga landscape west of the blue pearl of Mongolia Lake Khovsgol the largest and deepest lake in the Central Asian region. As one of the worldsancient lakes, Lake Khovsgol is of significant scientific importance as well as being one of the worlds purest water sources.This 12 day 120km trek covers a region that is without doubt one of the most beautiful parts of Mongolia. Our route explores the western shore of the lake and the surrounding area magnificentviews and great hiking. The province of Khovsgol west of the Khoridol Saridag mountains is the cultural landscape of the Dukha reindeer people who will extend massive hospitality should we meet them. Trekking through forests and meadows, we will move through the home of wild sheep, ibex, bear, moose, and countless species of birds. We will be accompanied by professional guides and pack horses to carry our luggage and equipment.Young Adventurer of the Year 2015 nominee Ash Dykes became the first person to walk solo and unsupported across the width of Mongolia during the summer 2014. This is an incredible opportunity to explore one of the most stunningly beautiful and exciting corners of the world with a world class adventurer as your guide.2nd 15th August 2015Price is 2000 per personPrice includes: Domestic flights, airport transfers, all land transports involved in the itinerary, 2 nights hotel in UB, tent hire for the expedition, all meals in the countryside.Price excludes: International flights, travel insurance (mandatory), Mongolian visa fee (if required), any equipment you might require for the trek, tips for trek staff and drivers, food in Ulaanbaatar, miscellaneous expenses beer, souvenirs etc.

To join please email info@walkmongolia.com for a pre-sign up questionnaire.We are particularly keen to hear from members of the Explorers Connect community so please mention Explorers Connect in your questionnaire.Mongolia Expedition Services reserves the right to refuse sign-up to candidates that it feels would be unfit or unsuitable for this trek

From Fire to Ice

The From Fire To Ice expedition will be the first time a burns survivor will attempt to reach the South Pole unsupported while conducting medical research tests.

The team hope to complete Shackleton's unfinished journey.On January 2010 while working in Zanzibar Robs life changed forever. The generator that was powering his house exploded and whilst trying to escape set him on fire. Rob sustained a 43% Total Body Surface Area burn. He spent the next 10 days In Dar es Salaam but with the lack of specialised burns medical care, felt life slipping away. A commercial airline took pity on him and flew him back on a standard flight to the UK where they were told He would be dead on arrival. Somehow Rob survived the flight and was transported to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. With only a 27% chance of survival the fantastic staff fought to save his life.

He was put into an induced coma for a few weeks and spent about a month in intensive care. After spending around 5 months in hospital in London (and 1 year in total) He had to learn to walk again and started to piece his life back together. At this point Rob was introduced to a charity called Dans Fund For Burns (DFFB). They were able to help him and provide the support that He so desperately needed. It has been 5 years and 31 operations later that Rob is finally physically in the position to give back. The From Fire to Ice expedition aims to generate money for DFFB from the very people it was set up to support.During December 2016 extending into January 2017, the team will be flown from Punta Arenas at the southern tip of South America to the Antarctic base camp at Union Glacier. After a few days further preparation we shall fly by Twin Otter to latitude 8823S. the furthest point South that Shackleton reached. The team will then live under canvas, travelling on ski, towing sledges of supplies 112 statute miles to the South Pole.Please come follow us on facebook.com/fromfiretoiceAny questions then feel free to ask!