I am crossing Greenland on skis in May, pulling my sled to raise money for "Right To Play" and "Children in Crisis". These charities help children in the most traumatised regions of the world. I strongly believe that the world is a community and that children are our future. So for me, it is absolutely necessary that children all over the world acquire social skills, team spirit and an education so that they can respect themselves. I will face extreme cold, howling winds, fatigue and icy snow. I will have to carry everything I need on my sled and back. I will sleep in a tent in the middle of nowhere. I might even encounter a polar bear!! I am really super excited but terrified!! It is a minimum of 3 weeks so I think that my limits will be thoroughly tested.

Thursday 17 February 2011

"Polar Mum" is born

On May 1st, I will change name, and as Polar Mum, will attempt to cross Greenland on skis for 2 charities. I will brave freezing temperatures, the wind, the sastrugis (snow formations created by the wind and look like waves). Did I mention that I will be pulling a sled charged with a tent, a gas stove, food, some clothes and toiletries, and which will probably weigh a modest 67 kilos (argh!!.. heavier than me!). The crossing should last 3 weeks if all according to plan.


I have been doing a lot of search on the internet and was wondering if anybody had the answer to this question (as I don't have it):
1. Has there been a French woman who has done this crossing?

Many thanks to anyone reading this, as I need a lot of encouragement! I'm going to bed to be in shape for training tomorrow...


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