The Ice Race

07/06/2016

Over the years that i worked on the Polar Challenge, i really got to know Resolute Bay very well. This is a small mostly Inuit community situated at Longitude 94° 59’ W
Latitude 74° 43’ N. Resolute is known as 'Qausuittuq' in Inuktitut, which means the 'place with no dawn' because of the long winter night this far north.

Ive never been there in the summer, we normally go in Spring. At this time of year the Ice is stable and the temperatures are between -10 to -35 Celcius. We still have 24 hour daylight but the sun isnt high in the sky yet.

I want other people to experience this area of the world before its too late.

06/06/2016

Hello, the Ice race needs to happen. I need 15 willing participants to take up the challenge of a lifetime and help make this happen. Been quiet for too long, the Polar regions wont be here for ever and the area where we operate during the Ice race is one of the most amazing environments on this planet. this is a start, the more interest i get the more likely i (with help) can make this happen.

14/05/2015

Apparently a can spend up to 15 minutes washing in the sea after every meal. But don’t worry our FAQs include some tips for speedier ablution techniques in freezing temperatures for our participants! http://bit.ly/1INOWdN

The Ice Race is a big challenge but these FAQs should cover any queries you might have about taking part or the Arctic itself. If there is anything further you would like to know, contact us and we will happily answer any other queries. Both Phil and Newall are seasoned adventurers who’ve completed…

29/04/2015

As devastating video footage and photos continue to emerge, our thoughts remain with all those who’ve been affected by the and avalanches on .

16/04/2015

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the North Pole Marathon Especially to Annie who completed the half marathon dressed in a polar bear costume to raise money for the Samaritans. Now that's the kind of polar bear we wouldn't mind meeting during The Ice Race!

27/03/2015

It's currently -35°C in Resolute Bay, where The Ice Race will start from next year. These top tips for keeping your toes toasty might just come in handy...
http://gearjunkie.com/how-to-keep-feet-warm

Cold feet no more! Follow these 10 tips from a polar explorer to keep your feet warm in the coldest conditions.

19/03/2015

Interesting post on The Adventure Blog discussing the loss of the Arctic season. We think there are still great opportunities for adventurers and explorers to venture into these regions - the Ice Race is just one example!
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/lamenting-lost-arctic-season.html

I read this post with great interest. There certainly is a lot in the news about what global warming has done and is doing to the North Polar regions, among others. Some say that full North Pole expeditions are at an end from the Canadian side, bringing an end to what has been an amazing number of d…

12/03/2015

We've just posted details on Explorers Connect for The Ice Race - http://bit.ly/18COD9d. Sign up now for our Arctic adventure!

The Ice Race

11/03/2015

Full training included for Ice Race competitors. Sign up now to join the - http://bit.ly/1E5GX8p

Building on the success of races such as Polar Race and Polar Challenge, Ice Race 2016 will be the World's most extreme race starting from Resolute Bay

19/02/2015

Hot off the press! Take a look at our new Ice Race brochure for more details on taking part - http://bit.ly/1Dvhaek

19/02/2015

Quick weather update from Resolute Bay in Canada, where The Ice Race will start from in 2016. It's a rather chilly -32°C at the moment. Better pack some thermals on that pulk!

06/02/2015

Doing anything interesting in April next year? If you fancy the most amazing adventure, we might just be able to help...

08/01/2015

Good luck to the Spiners taking part in The Spine, which starts on Saturday in Edale. Once you've finished that, come and see us for another challenge!

08/01/2015

Travelling 300 gruelling miles across snow and ice... Who would you want on your team?

24/12/2014

Great news! We've got Santa Claus himself on the support team. Merry Christmas!

19/12/2014

12 teams. 300 miles across sea, ice and land to the north pole. The most challenging race in the world. Are you in?

05/11/2014

Hello all,

I am having another introduction day, this time in London Covent garden. Hope you can make it........

15/09/2014

The Cotswold Waterpark Four Pillars Hotel is surrounded by lots of lakes and is a great area to explore. So if you are coming along to our intro day, why not make a weekend of it and enjoy the waterpark............

15/09/2014

Gearing up for the introduction day on the 28th of this month. For those who are coming along, feel free to bring people with you, friends and family are welcome and it will also give them a good understanding of what you are thinking about taking on.

28/07/2014

The Ice Race Introduction day on the 28th September will be a great opportunity to find out more about this life changing challenge. The area the race operates in is very rarely visited. The Queen Elizabeth chain of Islands are in the North west passage area of Nunavut, with a lot of history of Polar Exploration. Resolute Bay has been the staging point for most of the modern day North Pole expeditions and has a wealth of history behind it. Being one of the most northerly communities in the world, majority Inuit - so you get a taste of the culture too.......

Check out the website www.theicerace.com and get yourself along to the introduction day, if nothing else, you will hear some great stories and have a free coffee........

Probably the most challenging competitive event in the world. 12 teams of 3 will compete in a gruelling 300 mile race to the magnetic north pole.

11/07/2014

09/07/2014

An Arctic Race information course will be held by Mark Hines and Andy Heading in August. They have several thousand miles of sub-Arctic and Arctic race experience between them, and will be discussing training and considerations for racing in these environments: http://www.markhines.org/Arctic-Race-Training%282940654%29.htm

One-day course on Arctic environment adventure racing. With Mark Hines and Andy Heading.

03/07/2014

We are having an introduction day check out the link for details:

http://theicerace.com/ice-race-news/

Will be a great opportunity to meet the organisers and have all questions answered.......

Ice race news

13/06/2014

For those concerned about the prospect of raising the funds for an expedition such as this, it might be worth looking up some of the organisations available that help with sponsorship for these sorts of exploits. ExPix is one (check sponsorship and athlete services under the services tab): www.expix.co.uk. Just keep in mind that any potential sponsor wants to know what you can do to raise awareness and publicity of their brand with what you're doing...

ExPix extreme sports and Action sports website