Huge respect Alex, a phenomenal achievement. The physical and mental challenge of such a journey must change a person, knowing that you can meet adversity and triumph. Thank you for sharing this with a great short film. Definitely going to buy the book!
You are such a great story-teller and what a crazy adventure! I've lived and worked in remote places, including Antarctica but with all the comforts of home. The daily conditions you endured are insane. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Book ordered...
SIR Alex indeed you are up there with Shackalton And Franklin I am sure you will far surpass them all ! Thank you for sharing your adventures books I have ordered
I know for sure I saw this on the news. Incredible. I knew I recognised your face. Respect to your team mate too. Can't believe I can say I've conversed with Alex about such a wild thing. Me buying a lifeboat.
Almost everything is wrong in those ski poles.... Grip, telescopic mechanism, baskets, points. I have skied for over 44 years and done many skiing hikes below and above arctic circle. I'd never use those kind of things.
Picked up the kindle version. Have 5000 miles of ocean to cover by December and I'm a slow reader 😂 Savage achievement for anyone, let alone at 21 to plan a trip like that. Can't wait to see Alan in the ice
I know the feeling my ex's mother fell at a bbq once and I had to carry her to the sofa 12 feet away. you did over a thousand miles with 3 times your weight, I did 12 feet with a flesh school bus. I hear you brother! Oh I'm the guy that made you look up Mr. Beast lol
Fantastic... Finally... ☑️ 👏, An Episode of Brian's Revival That's successfully broken its way through the apparent 10:00 Minute video max length cut off! And the crowd went wild with joy and happiness! Hugs and kisses and well wishes from all kinds of folks reverberated from the centre of the gathering
That was inspiring.. were I not in my early 60s, I'd love to attempt such an endeavour. Not to worry, though. My current plans involve building an ocean-going yacht and seeing the remote places of the world in (relative) comfort, Patagonia, Greenland, Iceland, the Far North and the East-West Passage... who knows, maybe even Antarctica? I'll definitely be ordering a copy of your book. P.S. Best promotional video I've seen in a long time.. kudos!
A very special journey for you and for the youtube watchers. Your snow shovel is the same as mine, the colour of yours is not too easy to make out in the vid but I always wondered why my grey one was chosen to be a suitable colour for situations with whiteouts and being covered in snow if it was left outside the tent. However being in the high country in Australia a whiteout usually only lasted a full hour or two. 😝 You are now written into the history books. Quite an endurance feat. Are we going to hear about the Royal Marines?
THESE GUYS ARE MY NEW PERSONAL HEROES ... as they made the longest unsupported Arctic journey EVER. So when you think life is tough -- look at their challenges. D.A. (wannabe Polar explorer)
Very well done! What was on your MP3 players playlist that you listened to while trekking along? Do you still listen to that music (assuming it was music?) today? Does any song bring back specific vivid memories of this adventure?
Excellent. What a journey, a friend of mine lived in Alaska and he can to Australia to live, he said minus 60f wasn't unusual but the moisture here with the cold was actually worse, is it "dry cold" or "damp cold" that bites the most?
Mate, once the temp drops below 0º c humidity is not noticeable. Colder air holds little moisture compared with warmer air. That’s why it rains when moist warm air rises and cools at higher altitudes, the cold air can’t hold onto the water vapour so it condenses and forms droplets which fall as rain. So all really cold air is dry.
Dry cold is certainly more comfortable as heat is conducted to the air more slowly. As mentioned, it's hard for cold air to also be damp. Alaska can get cold, certainly, but -60F is pretty exceptional. Last winter on the North Slope it was -45 to -50F for a time, and the workers there considered it far from usual. Equipment and facilities were breaking and failing. Stories of temps are often exaggerated for obvious reasons, or windchill temperatures swapped in for the same reasons.
You should collaborate with National Geographic Society, or something to do your research and film it properly, etc. Less autonomy, but maybe proper funding is really more important at this point.
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Huge respect Alex, a phenomenal achievement. The physical and mental challenge of such a journey must change a person, knowing that you can meet adversity and triumph. Thank you for sharing this with a great short film. Definitely going to buy the book!
On the way soon!
Fantastic achievement for anyone let alone a 21yr old!…What an amazing young Man, his Parents must be so proud.
I don’t find the tv clips to be embarrassing whatsoever. I am sure it is just you. Great video! Throughly enjoyed.
RESPECT TO YOU 2
Your lecturer at my school amazing thank you so much ❤
Ah, thank you.
Awesome achievement Alex. At 21 you’ve done more than most people in their 60’s. Looking forward to more Allan videos.
Maybe some people don't wish to walking around freezing cold tempretures pulling insane amount of weight, and not getting laid.
And that, ladies and gents, is greatness personified.
You are such a great story-teller and what a crazy adventure! I've lived and worked in remote places, including Antarctica but with all the comforts of home. The daily conditions you endured are insane. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Book ordered...
Cheers!
SIR ALEX FOR SURE!
SIR Alex indeed you are up there with Shackalton And Franklin I am sure you will far surpass them all ! Thank you for sharing your adventures books I have ordered
I know for sure I saw this on the news. Incredible. I knew I recognised your face. Respect to your team mate too. Can't believe I can say I've conversed with Alex about such a wild thing. Me buying a lifeboat.
This is great content. Thanks for sharing!
Memories of a great expedition.
A big achievement for a 21 year old and your name is in yhe record books.
Well done mate.
Steve.
Cheers Steve
Lovely little documentary of one of your past expeditions
12:59 😂 Man! These elements are really pissed about your presence😂
Awesome!
Inspirational beyond measure.
Having read the book, this additional footage is a treat
Your diabolical plan has worked. I'll have to buy your book now. That was amazing. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Of course you know you're crazy, and I love it!👍❤
Hey, I've got those same ski poles. They are absolutely bomber.
Almost everything is wrong in those ski poles.... Grip, telescopic mechanism, baskets, points.
I have skied for over 44 years and done many skiing hikes below and above arctic circle. I'd never use those kind of things.
I didn’t realize were the same age. I now feel very unaccomplished.
Simply amazing. Thanks for retelling your story about this expedition
What an incredible journey.
Picked up the kindle version. Have 5000 miles of ocean to cover by December and I'm a slow reader 😂 Savage achievement for anyone, let alone at 21 to plan a trip like that. Can't wait to see Alan in the ice
Ah that'll be the original edition on Kindle I think. You can enjoy the journey along with the typos!
Cheers.
LEGEND !!!
Fascinating video.
Cheers
Chapou lads!
I know the feeling my ex's mother fell at a bbq once and I had to carry her to the sofa 12 feet away. you did over a thousand miles with 3 times your weight, I did 12 feet with a flesh school bus. I hear you brother! Oh I'm the guy that made you look up Mr. Beast lol
Fantastic and Fascinating
Great accomplishment!
Outstanding work !
Great stuff Alex!
Fantastic...
Finally... ☑️ 👏,
An Episode of Brian's Revival
That's successfully broken its way through the apparent 10:00 Minute video max length cut off!
And the crowd went wild with joy and happiness!
Hugs and kisses and well wishes from all kinds of folks reverberated from the centre of the gathering
6 of 8 most recent videos have been >10mins!
Absolutely mad lad... You ever been on Joe Rogan?... You should this makes his stuff look mild.
Take off to the great white north! You two were a regular Bob and Doug McKenzie eh?
sper~ really awesome -goodbye!.Alex~ 👏
Damn… how did you do this at 21? That’s insane. Jealous!
When I was a kid growing up in Poland
Marek Kaminski was the the "local" hero
That was inspiring.. were I not in my early 60s, I'd love to attempt such an endeavour. Not to worry, though. My current plans involve building an ocean-going yacht and seeing the remote places of the world in (relative) comfort, Patagonia, Greenland, Iceland, the Far North and the East-West Passage... who knows, maybe even Antarctica?
I'll definitely be ordering a copy of your book.
P.S. Best promotional video I've seen in a long time.. kudos!
Cheers! Best of luck with the boat and travels.
A very special journey for you and for the youtube watchers. Your snow shovel is the same as mine, the colour of yours is not too easy to make out in the vid but I always wondered why my grey one was chosen to be a suitable colour for situations with whiteouts and being covered in snow if it was left outside the tent. However being in the high country in Australia a whiteout usually only lasted a full hour or two. 😝 You are now written into the history books. Quite an endurance feat. Are we going to hear about the Royal Marines?
21 😁 I got my arse tattooed whilst serving in the RN in Gibraltar , fair play to you 👍🏻
THESE GUYS ARE MY NEW PERSONAL HEROES ... as they made the longest unsupported Arctic journey EVER.
So when you think life is tough -- look at their challenges.
D.A.
(wannabe Polar explorer)
Wondering if a “sail” of some sort if wind was from behind would have been/could have been helpful?
It was fully unsupported as a chosen 'style', so no wind power.
Damn your ski broke. Imagine if you could not have fixed it. At 21 this would have been super cool!
Very well done! What was on your MP3 players playlist that you listened to while trekking along? Do you still listen to that music (assuming it was music?) today? Does any song bring back specific vivid memories of this adventure?
A mix of music and audiobooks - exact playlist for me to know! These days I prefer audiobooks or podcasts as they immerse the brain more.
Excellent. What a journey, a friend of mine lived in Alaska and he can to Australia to live, he said minus 60f wasn't unusual but the moisture here with the cold was actually worse, is it "dry cold" or "damp cold" that bites the most?
Mate, once the temp drops below 0º c humidity is not noticeable. Colder air holds little moisture compared with warmer air. That’s why it rains when moist warm air rises and cools at higher altitudes, the cold air can’t hold onto the water vapour so it condenses and forms droplets which fall as rain. So all really cold air is dry.
Dry cold is certainly more comfortable as heat is conducted to the air more slowly. As mentioned, it's hard for cold air to also be damp.
Alaska can get cold, certainly, but -60F is pretty exceptional. Last winter on the North Slope it was -45 to -50F for a time, and the workers there considered it far from usual. Equipment and facilities were breaking and failing. Stories of temps are often exaggerated for obvious reasons, or windchill temperatures swapped in for the same reasons.
Smashing
Probably not as difficult as the infamous Portsmouth to Hereford expedition
You should collaborate with National Geographic Society, or something to do your research and film it properly, etc. Less autonomy, but maybe proper funding is really more important at this point.
Or they should do extreme expedition documentary with you.
You should reenact the trip now you have better camera equipment 🤔
soft inside the soft roll when I plot in a single channel? I don't know if tNice tutorials makes sense, but basically what I want is; when I plot in a
Anagram?
You are only 21!? What have I beeen doing with my life.
I was! A few days have passed since.
Alex, if you ever need another partner for an expedition, call me. I'd go with you.
Awesome!