Published Friday, 25th October 2024
In September 2024 we were delighted to bring together twelve beneficiaries for our Northern Odyssey.
The aim of the trip was to support the rehabilitation of wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans by creating opportunities to participate in challenging activities.
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Published Wednesday, 31st January 2024
On the 22nd of October, 65 Degrees North embarked on its 11th expedition, a two-week journey, this time in Australia. The carefully selected team of 16 wounded, injured and sick military veterans have taken on the challenges of Australia’s toughest terrains, comprising a terrifying freefall and two gruelling cycle rides.
Read more Hardangervidda Plateau - March 2023
Published Sunday, 12th February 2023In March 2023 65 Degrees North embarked on another expedition - an 10-strong group headed to the Norwegian mountains and attempted to ski across the iconic Hardangervidda plateau from Finse to Rjukan - a 140km mission over six days.
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Published Monday, 22nd August 2022
In September 2022 a group of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women (WIS) will gather in Cornwall for several days of epic rock climbing, which will undoubtedly test the limits of even the most accomplished climbers. For some it will be their first rock climbing experience, and for others
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Published Friday, 3rd June 2022
In July 2022 a small team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) set out to cycle 2000km (1243 miles)! The Via Francigena (‘the way of the Franks’) is an ancient road and pilgrimage route running from Canterbury Cathedral to the Vatican City in Rome. This epic adventure pushed them
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Published Monday, 13th September 2021
A team of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans have gathered together in Cornwall for an incredible week of rock climbing, led by 65DN’s Support Team members Dave Pearce and Pat Parsons. For many it is their first rock climbing experience, for others it is an opportunity
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Published Sunday, 1st September 2019
In September 2019 a group of wounded, injured and sick service personnel cycled over the highest Cols in the Pyrenees through three countries: France, Andorra and Spain! Starting in the small mountain town of Luchon, which sits in the middle of the Pyrenees, the team cycled for six very hard days
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Published Sunday, 1st September 2019
In September 2019 a team of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans gathered together in Cornwall for an incredible week of rock climbing, led by 65 Degrees North’s High Mountain Advisor, John Barry.For many it was their first rock climbing experience, and for others it was an opportunity
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Published Monday, 1st July 2019
In July 2019 Michael Swain will attempt to set a new hand cycling world record. He aims to complete 874 miles from John O’Groats to Lands End (JOGLE) in under 4 days. Michael will need to cover at least 212 miles a day whilst climbing more than 32,000 feet over
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Published Monday, 1st April 2019
In April 2019 65 Degrees North set out to summit EVEREST!!!At 29,029 ft (8,848m) above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the World! It took unimaginable endurance, courage, resilience and strength to reach the summit, but the team pushed themselves harder, and higher, than they have ever
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