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Expedition
Name: Cold Feat
Who:
Expedition Leader: Manse Ahmad
Team: Six members
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Where:
Destination - South Pole
Point of Origin - Hercules Inlet
When:
"Late 2003"
What:
The journey will take just over two months, walking over a total of 693
miles to the pole.
The weather is unpredictable, with temperatures ranging between -15 degrees
and -50 degrees centigrade. Average yearly temperatures are around -30
degrees centigrade, with wind speeds of up to 190 miles an hour.
How:
The amateur expedition aims to walk the 625 nautical miles (693 imperial
miles) from Hercules Inlet, at the edge of the Antarctic, to the South
Pole during 2003.
Why:
The Oxfordshire based team have selected to donate all funds raised
to the two charities: National Canine Defence League and Cancer Research
UK. They are aiming to raise One Million Pounds to be divided between
the two charities.
Website:
www.coldfeat.org
Contact:
General - theteam@coldfeat.org
or Tel: +44 (0)1865 510067
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