How did I prepare for Nunavut?

Eternally dirty shoes, Mike Horn's T-shirt, Selection Camp playlist, my dog - and I can start running. Morning exercices advised by Luke consist of jogging or cycling and strenght training, more and more intense every week. I also go swimming, as in my opinion there's no other sport engaging all the muscles and so pleasant at once. As far as I know, the others go climbing, hiking, cycling. Well, I found another sport, more exhaustive and painful than anything else: shopping.

Althought most of the Expedition gear was sponsored (getting an enormous package with all the pretty clothes and high quality equipment was simply awesome: I was running around the house, trying on every jacket, pair of trousers, even socks for about an hour :); thank you!), there were some last things we needed to buy on our own. I tried to prepare for this challege: I made a list of things that I wanted to buy and shops where it seemed possible to get them, but when I was already facing the task everything turned out to be useless... After 5 hours spent in various sport centres and other stores I felt completely drained from strength and a few more items reminded on the list.

 

picture by Simon Straetker, taken during the Reunion meeting of Young Explorers in Chateau d'Oex (July 2011). Please visit: www.mikehorn.com to learn more!