Arctic Survival Skills

Arctic Survival Challenge

Instructors accommodation.

If it ain't -26 it ain't training.

A stunning Arctic sky.

Back in January, I was lucky enough to be asked to help deliver an Arctic Survival Skills course in Northern Sweden.  This meant working for the wonderful and the one and only Nigel "nobby" Startin of Intrepid Expeditions. The "customers" all came from Devon and had signed up for the challenge as a result of an appeal by the local radio station, Palm FM.  As a result of this challenge the group raised over £30,000 for charities in the local area which included a hospice and the RNLI.  

Working as an instructor on such a challenge means physical work for long hours in extreme conditions. At times the temperature was as low as -26 degrees. The rewards are worth it though.  I met a lovely group of people and they all seemed to really appreciate the contribution the staff team made to their experience. 

Hmmm Breakfast courtesy of Grass Hopper Foods.

Porridge for Breakfast

Lovely Husky dogs.

Some of the group build a shelter. 

My early morning face.