65 Degrees North Accomplishes their Mission

mission complete, men in snow

17 June 2015: Congratulations to Peter Bowker, former Lance Corporal in the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, who has successfully completed his challenge to become the world’s first amputee to cross the Greenland ice cap unsupported, raising vital funds for UK charity Help for Heroes along the way.

Throughout the 27-day challenge, Peter, who lost a leg while serving in Afghanistan, and his 65 Degrees North team of three ex-servicemen and a doctor, were able to rely on Inmarsat satcoms for medical and emergency back-up, and to share the adventure in real time via media interviews and with supporters on social media.

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