Allan of the Arctic
March 3rd, 2009
The worse for wear
GRP partner Garry Allan has just returned from an epic adventure in aid of a good cause.
On February 16th he set out on the Rangers Arctic Challenge expedition - led by RFC Chief Executive Martin Bain - to face temperatures as low as -30C on a 200km sled drive inside the Arctic Circle in Norway. Garry claims he’s never been pulled by dogs before, though he has dressed like one for charity in the past (see earlier posts below). He and the rest of the team endured white-out zero visibility at several points in the gruelling journey, during which they averaged 60km per day, although they did see some brilliant arctic sunshine too. There were times when Garry wondered why he’d signed up - particularly when a round of four beers in Oslo airport came to £37 - but it was an unforgettable experience and he’s raised over five grand already.
Funds raised from the trip - the overall target is at least £50k - will go to this year’s nominated charities UNICEF, RNIB and, in Glasgow, Fairbridge. You can still sponsor Garry here.