New World Record Challenge – The First Fully Disabled Team To Cross Europe’s Largest Ice Cap
On 14th April 2023, Ed Jackson, Darren Edwards and Dr Niall McCann embark upon their incredible journey to become the first fully Disabled team to traverse the largest ice cap in Western Europe, Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier.
Former professional rugby player – Ed Jackson [34], ex mountaineer and Army Reservist – Darren Edwards [32] and biologist specialising in endangered species – Dr Niall McCann [41], each had an accident which resulted in a spinal cord injury and a set of disabilities unique to them. Ed and Niall, who have walking difficulties and sensation loss in their lower limbs, will be travelling by ski and Darren will be completing the challenge in a sit ski [propelling himself along using poles]. The men will be linked together by a single rope, and without any guidance or support, will make the journey as a united team.
Battling storms, crevasses and temperatures of -20 degrees, the team will set out on a completely unsupported expedition, all in order to raise funds for Millimetres 2 Mountains, a UK-based charity dedicated to creating positive change for people facing mental health challenges due to encountering adversity in their lives. Their mission is to raise £155,000 – that’s £1,000 for every kilometre the team traverse across the ice cap.
For more information and to donate, please visit – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/back2back
