Dubai to the Arctic: BA J, FI J, private KingAir and ski-equipped Twin Otter!

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Sep 2, 2014, 9:50 am

#16

Quasiconvexity

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Inspiring Trip Report! ^

Sep 3, 2014, 5:06 am

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Bretteee

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Oh my God.

I would be terrified to do this.

And it must have cost a fortune.

Sep 3, 2014, 5:40 am

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fabulous report - and first class photos!

Sep 3, 2014, 6:06 am

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Moomba

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Lovely report and spectacular scenery. That shot the morning of your summit attempt is beautiful.

Talk about the ultimate 'get away from it all' holiday.

Sep 3, 2014, 3:40 pm

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Wow what a trip and great photos too!

Sep 3, 2014, 10:03 pm

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elleana

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Amazing. Did you do any pre-trip conditioning or training?

Sep 4, 2014, 2:32 pm

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farbster

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Wow, this is one of the most inspiring TR's I've read. Awesome pictures and I love that you are focusing on what you did when you go there, as opposed to shots of the IFE.

I can't wait for more.

Did you get points for all your flights?

Sep 7, 2014, 2:49 am

#23

SaraJH

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Epic trip report! Absolutely stunning scenery, I can't wait for the next instalment.

Thanks for taking the time to post this

Sep 8, 2014, 8:34 am

#24

Calchas

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Brilliant report, great photography.

Very inspiring, I'd like to try this myself!

Sep 9, 2014, 5:08 pm

#25

somebol

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Absolutely fantastic report! you are very lucky in that you are doing what most of us can't even dream.

Sep 9, 2014, 5:59 pm

#26

Mrtrash757

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bretteee

Oh my God.

I would be terrified to do this.

And it must have cost a fortune.

my thoughts exactly but.... you only have one life on this earth

I want to go to the arctic now! nice tr!

Sep 10, 2014, 8:40 am

#27

Hobbes01

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Since MrAndMrsJones has already mentioned that huge storm, I don't think this article is giving anything away.

I too am looking forward to reading the rest of the report.

Sep 15, 2014, 6:11 am

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Blimey, thanks very much to all who've commented so far. Apologies for the delay, we've been guiding on Kilimanjaro and just got back last night. Will be adding the final segment this week!