26.03.2010

The Artic Challenge sets out

Day One - Lapland

The Bronto Artic Challenge has set off on its trek across Lapland, the temperature was relatively warm at minus five degrees Celsius, it can dip as low as minus 35 degrees this time of year.
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The team packs and prepares for the big off

The six man team, includes Ian James and David Walley from Bronto UK, Christoph Pichler and Alexandra Dieterich from Bronto's Italian distributor-Gbr-Pichler and Merja Viilola and Jan Denks of Bronto Finland.
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The English contingent

The challenge will is to endure an eight day 100km self-supported snow shoe trek 300km north of the polar circle ascending Sokosti, at 718 metres, the highest peak in the UKK National park. Technology allowing we will keep you updated on the progress of the expedition as they try and send us their position and possibly even a photograph.

The aim of the trek is to raise funds and increase awareness of the Alzheimer's Society and its work. In order to learn more about the charity and put up some sponsorship money check out the website: Click here to go direct to the Bronto challenge donation area
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And off they go on the first Bronto Artic Challenge

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