Psychologists are working with professional adventurers to find out how teams cope with a 500 mile Arctic trip in temperatures of minus 60C. The expedition has been endorsed by eminent explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes who said:
“I wish the Ski to the Edge team all the success and luck in support of their ski expedition. In spite of advances in technology make no mistake this expedition represents a tough challenge operating at the limits of human endeavour in one of the last great wilderness areas.”
The results could give an insight into the experiences of the mental pressures faced by special forces and astronauts who also work in extreme environments.
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