Antarctica has no store for forgotten socks - preparation is everything
𝐍𝐨𝐠 6 𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧... and then I am at the start of the Ice Marathon in Antarctica. The tension is mounting: is my equipment really ready for this extreme challenge? (Additional tension: my flight was cancelled yesterday due to technical problems with the plane. I will leave tomorrow...)
In the latest podcast episode, I talk to Tom Maessen of the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞.𝐧𝐥 about the perfect preparation in terms of gear:
❄️ 𝐆𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐬: why you shouldn't forget anything - there are no stores in Antarctica for a last-minute purchase!
❄️ 𝐖𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐠 𝐣𝐞 𝐢𝐧 -20°𝐂? Tom shares his tips on special wool, technical materials and smart layering.
❄️ 𝐃𝐮𝐮𝐫𝐳𝐚𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐝: how gear is more than a one-time use and also suitable for winter sports adventures.
As well as tips for the wintertime outdoor athlete!