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Training

To prepare for the expedition we will do the following exercises: Hill walking, tyre dragging with a harness, tent drills, equipment familarisation and practice use.

We will also have Theory Lessons, these will cover: Knowledge of the cold weather, navigation methods, polar bear safety, cold related injuries and prevention, clothing systems, food and calorie intake, firearms training and safety, hygeine and personal administration whilst on the ice, hydration and water purification, snow blindness awareness, wind chill and the effects of it.