My last day on dry land. Tomorrow lunchtime local time we will fly onto Antarctica (weather permitting). It will be my first time on the earth's southernmost and least populated continent and my excitement levels are becoming unmanageable. I need to 'play it cool'....literally!

Today my backpack will be weighed, to check it does not exceed the 25kg weight limit. This is what I will carry on my back as I climb up Mount Vinson (while also pulling a 15kg sledge with my share of team gear, food etc) This means only essential kit is allowed in my backpack, no luxury items. And yes chocolate and fudge do count as essential items in my world.

Onward and upwards!