This trip, and the ones that have been taking place since 2006, are intended to raise funds for the Scott Polar Reasearch Institute based in Cambridge.

The Institute is a well-known and long-established centre for research into both polar regions. It is part of the University of Cambridge.

The Scott Polar Research Institute was formed in 1920 as a memorial to Captain Scott and his colleagues and is now a major international centre for polar research, information and expertise. From its base in Cambridge, the Institute provides a service to scientists, explorers, governments, industries, polar inhabitants and even armchair travellers the world over.

Having endured the inagrial 2006 challenge, and after assisting the Friends of the SPRI to find people crazy enough to undertake this trip in the intervening years, I have somehow become involved in not only going out to the arctic again in 2010 (when I will be 53 years of age!), but also to help put together the team.

I'm not sure quite how this happened, but as in previous years once I undertake to support the Friends of the SPRI I'll give it 100%.

So, all I need now are 9 or 10 other 'crazy mushers' to come out there with me! There are conditions attached and they are on the next page, but if you do come it WILL change your life - you have been warned!

If you want a taster then follow this link for a short film of what we do, and where we go.

I've also prepared pages on hygiene, fitness, and fundraising. All of thenm can be accessed at the bottom of the 2010 challenge page.