Centenary Race to the South Pole
Press Release / 20.12.2011
Almost 100 years to the day since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen beat Captain Robert Falcon Scott in their epic duel to the South Pole, three teams representing some of the UK's biggest charities will compete against three teams of international adventurers to secure a place in history.
Negotiating multiple crevasses, crossing snow bridges and rise to over 3000 metres above sea level, face winds of up to 80mph and withstand temperatures as low as -40C: these are just a few of the challenges the teams will face in this ultimate test.
Set in the stunning landscape of the coldest, driest and highest deserts on earth, the EWR Centenary Race to the South Pole is inspired by the 100th Anniversary of the original Antarctic challenge between Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen. Taking place for only the third time ever, the second race in 2009, filmed for the BBC's "On Thin Ice" documentary series, saw history repeat itself as TV celebrity Ben Fogle and Olympian James Cracknell were narrowly defeated by the Norwegians. Tracking & Monitoring
All teams are fitted with tracking devices and participants will be able to check in with friends and family via regular live satellite phone calls. All teams and individuals progress will be updated regularly onto the EWR website.
Tony Martin, Race Organiser and MD; "For any adventurer, this is the ultimate test. Having raced in extreme environments for the past 20 years, I know that the competitors must not underestimate the mental strength needed to survive the conditions they will face in Antarctica."
For more details visit: http://www.extremeworldraces.com/races/south-pole-race
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