Great news that the expedition ahead of mine managed to summit last night, despite bad conditions, a chilly -45C.

For me it is a case of having passed the kit check yesterday of getting my rucksack packed. That will be collected tomorrow and the next time I will see it will be when we arrive at Union Glacier on Antarctica!!

Meantime I will have as separate day back with some super warm clothes to put on once we land on the ice!

Check out my dark side look, essential kit to stop my face from freezing off!