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Justin Miles, Personal Trainer and member of The Last Great Challenge
Most people learn to walk and talk only once in their lives, but just to make sure he could do it properly, Justin did it twice.
John Wilton-Davies, Polar Explorer
In early 2007, John almost became the 7th person in history to walk solo and unsupported to the South Pole, falling short by only a few days because the last flight out of Antarctica was due to depart.
To get that close you’d think he’d had years of experience but the first time John slept alone in a tent anywhere was in Antarctica that year. Previously the lowest temperatures he’d experienced were in Bournemouth.
North Pole expedition gets the go-ahead
Polar Explorer Antony Jinman has just gained a major financial supporter for his North Pole Expedition next year.
The Last Great Challenge
In November 2010, Bristol Explorers, John Wilton-Davies and Justin Miles will attempt to become the first people to reach the South Pole and return, completely unsupported. No resupplies, no dog sleds, no kite skiing. Nothing. The longest unsupported polar journey in history and The Last Great Challenge.