Training in New Zealand
In September 2009 the expedition team travelled to the South Island of New Zealand. They spent 10 days going through kit, rations and mental preparation for the expedition as well as completing a mini-expedition in the Pisa Range near Wanaka to practise tent and travel routines.
With thanks to:
Raewyn Bennett, Peter Martin, Rob Hollingworth, Sally & Doug Martin and the Snow Farm.
Norway Training
The team were selected during a training expedition in Norway during February and March 2009. Sixteen women from all over the world gathered on the remote Hardangervidda plateau. For some it was their first experience of snow, sub-zero temperatures, skiing and camping.
Watch a video of the training expedition and read how the candidates got on