This will be an expedition in the most remote part of Antarctica, where physiological altitude will [...] The headsouth team today attended a kit out event at London's Twickenham stadium, where expedition leader Alan Chambers MBE was on hand to talk them through the reality of life at 66 [...]The headsouth team managed just over 8 miles on Friday in extreme conditions, the worst since they set off on this epic endurance challenge. Archant. Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has helped fly the flag for medical research by backing a recent charity fundraising expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica. 0 % Supporters. Walking into the biting wind and below -40 degrees all day, the weather has been brutal on their hands, faces and noses. Led by polar explorer, Alan Chambers MBE, the team will be journeying to the South Pole, one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet in an attempt to raise an incredible £250,000 for The Lewis Moody Foundation. Lewis Moody, former England Rugby Captain, is preparing with an elite team for an expedition to the remotest region of Antarctica Led by polar explorer, Alan Chambers MBE, the team will be journeying to the South Pole, one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet to raise funds for The Lewis Moody Foundation. Former England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody heads up South Pole expedition Lewis Moody, former England Rugby Captain, is preparing with an elite team for an expedition to the remotest region of Antarctica. Making the gruelling trek to one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet was polar explorer Alan Chambers MBE who served …
Last night the headsouth team recorded their location as 27.5 miles away from the South Pole, after a positive day of trekking 9.5 nautical miles. It is -43ºC and some of the team members have struggled pulling the weight of their sleds in the altitude. Lewis Moody's team heads to the South Pole for the final HeadsUp challenge Lewis Moody, former England Rugby Captain, is preparing with an elite team for an expedition to the remotest region of Antarctica. Share. The Lewis Moody Foundation's headsouth 2020 A 60 nautical mile endurance trek across the Antarctic plateau to the Geographic South Pole.
The biting [...]The headsouth team arrived at the Parallel 89 drop off point this afternoon and have trekked 2km in one hour to where they have set up camp for the night. Whether you've been diagnosed with a brain tumour, or a family member or friend has, we are here to help.The challenge has the sole purpose of driving donations and fundraising for The Lewis Moody Foundation which supports and funds research into brain tumours - the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40.Together with team guide, former UK Special Forces officer, Wayne Hoyle, the team are due to arrive in Chile on 1 January 2020, ready to travel to Antarctica, in order to begin the first day of the expedition on 3 January. Hypothermia Strikes: A last minute rescue Yesterday served as a reminder of just [...]The money raised from the challenge will help fund a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that will enable doctors to treat brain tumors with drugs that are more targeted than ever before. They will need to average [...]Tonight, Lewis Moody and the headsouth team are hunkered down in their tents.