THE Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge finally draws to a close tomorrow afternoon, as all three teams of wounded servicemen arrive at the South Pole. The end is almost in sight making Prince Harry somewhat reflective on the past few weeks in Antarctica. “I think it is going to come all pretty quickly to us,”…

ON Day 5 of the Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge the decision has been made to call off the racing element of the challenge. Expedition Director, Ed Parker decided to call off the racing as it became clear at Checkpoint One that all of the teams were under huge stress. “Until now, the three…

On Day 3 of the Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge the teams have struggled with the seemingly never-ending sastrugi-sharp grooves formed on the snow surface by wind erosion. As Victoria Nicholson, Expedition Manager explains, ‘The sastrugi is endless and tiring. The teams are struggling but still in good spirits and everyone is well but…

Day 2 of the Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge has seen renewed determination from all team members. After breaking camp yesterday morning Team Glenfiddich, Team Noom Coach and Team Soldier On began another taxing day on the ice (pictured above). At the end of Day 2, Team Glenfiddich is in first place after covering…