Mark Wood's Expedition Journal
An established polar explorer and adventurer who operates within the extremes of our planet.
6 years ago after my solo expeditions to the North and South Geographic poles I ran an education programme called “My Life in a Freezer”
Part of this was to hold one day where schools could meet our polar teams, understand modern day exploration – learn about environmental issues and have fun. We did this at the Coventry Rugby Club / UK. This is the first time I met the students and teachers of Sherbourne Fields Special school. Continue reading “Inspiring teachers and students”
I arrived back into the UK late this evening and for the next 3 days I’ll be staying at the Frontline Club in Paddington / London.
I have meetings with various companies about the work in Nepal and on the 14th I’m going to attend The Explorers Club – Great Britain and Ireland Chapter evening function.
On reflection I have chosen 20 of my favourite photographs from the Himalayas. I hope you like them.
Tom and myself flew from Pokhara to Kathmandu this morning. We have one day in the capital before heading to the UK tomorrow.
It’s been a wonderful trek around the Annapurna circuit but what made it special was the team.
Here is the team along with their names and nicknames…
Left to right
Kamal (the boy), Myself ( the talent😂), Ram (Para Reg), Maili (hair stylist), Devendra (the fixer), Tom ( Ron Howard)
Here are a selection of photographs from today’s trek along a dusty road from Jomson to Kobang ( 2560m)
If you go back 10 years the Annapurna circuit was one of the most beautiful treks in the world – nowadays parts of the trail have been widened to develop the main highway from Tibet to India. Highway meaning widened dusty road that cuts through the once tranquil Nepalese villages. The affect of this has been devastating to the local communities as trade has dropped considerably.
After feeling sore from the walk from Muktinath and crossing the Thorung Pass the day before I needed to re focus on my health. At times you push yourself too hard – So I tended to a couple of blisters, took some pain killers, washed my feet ( no showers) – re arranged my kit I was carrying and most importantly I ate some healthy food and had an early night.
