Arctic-Mummy In A Bag ...

Drove down to Yatton, near Bristol for a Polar Training Day.

We had briefings on:

Health hazards - dehydration, cold injuries, hypothermia, sun burn, snow blindness, carbon monoxide poisoning, frostbite ..... (ouch)

Polar Bears - natural predators of man. The male polar bears stretch 3 metres from nose to tail and weigh between 160-275 Kilos (gulp)

My team has now been confirmed, Rob, Lucy & I are trying to come up with a team name. Suggestions so far:

- Polar Virgins
- Arctic Direct
- Arctic Convoy
- Polar Express
- Plough
- North Star

Any other ideas?

We were given most of our kit today, including maps & GPS, which we now need to learn how to use! I think this is where the training really steps up!!