Press releases
North Pole mission statement from Mark Wood
10 April 2012 – Mark is back on ice to cover the last two degrees of latitude to the North Pole solo and unsupported. Since leaving Antarctica the focus of the expedition has had to change but Mark is using the opportunity to focus on sharing one-of-a-kind updates from the ice.
World-first polar attempt in jeopardy due to increasing danger of Arctic expeditions
29 February 2012 – Mark may be forced to abandon his world-first polar attempt due to the large bonds required to guarantee his safety on the ice.
Melting planet means a change in direction for Mark Wood
14 February 2012 – Due to a fundamental change in direction, Mark will now be briefly returning to the UK on his way to the North Pole, and will be available for media interviews on 21 and 22 February!
Mark Wood reaches the end of the Earth
10 January 2012 – Late last night Mark Wood arrived at the South Pole, completing the first leg of his North South Solo Expedition. After 50 days alone on ice, he was exhausted but thrilled.
Fancy meeting you here! – Alone in Antarctica, Mark Wood has first human contact in 42 days
3 January 2012 – After 42 days alone on the ice, Mark Wood had a surprise encounter on New Year’s day as he bumped into a group of Norwegian kite surfers making their way back from the South Pole.
Alone between two white voids: Mark Wood updates us on his progress from Antarctica
6 December 2011 – After two weeks trekking alone through Antarctica’s seemingly infinite terrain, the South Pole is still a long way off for Coventry’s Mark Wood.
One man’s journey to save our planet
16 November 2011 – As the BBC take the decision to shelter audiences from the impact of climate change on our poles, one bloke from Coventry is risking his life on a record breaking journey to raise awareness.
Mark Wood sets off for epic North-South Solo Expedition
8 November 2011 – Today polar explorer Mark Wood leaves the UK for the South Pole with the intention of returning home a record breaker. He is attempting to become the first person in history to solo ski both the South and North Geographic Pole’s consecutively.
Explorer Mark Wood chooses Life Size Media as official media partner
3 November 2011 – Polar explorer Mark Wood has appointed Life Size Media to oversee the media around his forthcoming North South Solo Expedition.
Record breaking explorer tackles toughest challenge yet
18 October 2011 – Mark Wood is used to conquering extreme challenges. But next month he sets off for his toughest challenge to date.
Press tools
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Making the headlines
Coventry Observer
Coventry explorer Mark Wood completes North Pole expedition
13 April 2012
BBC News
Coventry explorer Mark Wood reaches North Pole
12 April 2012
Adventure blog
Mark Wood Completes Arctic Journey, Crashes Wedding at The Top of the World
12 April 2012
BBC News
Polar explorer Mark Wood hit by rescue bond cost
10 April 2012
Explora Poles
North South Solo Expedition -Leg 2
2 April 2012
Explora Poles
On his way to Barneo
2 April 2012
Explora Poles
Wood is nevertheless going to the North Pole
28 March 2012
Adventure Blog
North Pole 2012: Mark Wood Shares Details on His North Pole Ski
27 March 2012
Adventure Blog
North Pole 2012
26 March 2012
Stuart Williams
Mark Wood Interview
19 March 2012
Explorers Web
Arctic wrap-up: North Pole ski ain’t over yet; 100 years ago Scott’s men pretend South Pole ain’t over yet
19 March 2012
Adventure Blog
North Pole 2012: New Team Hits The Ice, Others Waiting To Begin
19 March 2012
Paper Blog
North Pole 2012: New Team Hits The Ice, Others Waiting To Begin
19 March 2012
Metro
£100,000 rescue costs puts Pole ski adventurer’s attempt in jeopardy
12 March 2012
Explora Poles
Wood’s expedition to the NP cancelled?
3 March 2012
Explorers Connect
Mark Woods’ attempt to solo ski South & North Pole
2 March 2012
Explora Poles
Wood: Committed to raising awareness about climate change
2 March 2012
Bourne Local
Explorer needs expedition backing
1 March 2012
Rutland and Stamford Mercury
Explorer needs expedition backing
1 March 2012
Beyond Tours
Mark Wood’s North Pole Expedition In Jeopardy
1 March 2012
Coventry Observer
Rescue costs could scupper Mark Wood’s record bid
29 February 2012
Adventure Blog
Mark Wood’s North Pole Expedition In Jeopardy
29 February 2012
Paper Blog
Mark Wood’s North Pole Expedition In Jeopardy
29 February 2012
Paper Blog
Mark Wood Explorer – North South Solo Expedition
29 February 2012
Outdoor Gear Magazine
World-first polar attempt in jeopardy due to increasing danger of Arctic expeditions
29 February 2012
Media Trust
Explorer needs expedition backing
29 February 2012
Community Channel
Explorer needs expedition backing
29 February 2012
Into The Wild
Mark Wood Explorer – North South Solo Expedition
29 February 2012
Windsor Observer
Explorer’s tribute to Windsor fire station
27 February 2012
Coventry Telegraph
Melting ice forces Coventry explorer Mark Wood to change polar route
27 February 2012
Coventry Observer
Global warming forces change to polar adventure challenge
23 February 2012
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire
Polar explorer Mark Wood to ski from North Pole
22 February 2012
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio
Annie Othen speaks to Mark Wood live in the studio (scroll to 1:07)
22 February 2012
Coventry City Football Club
To the ends of the earth!
17 February 2012
Coventry Observer
Coventry explorer Mark Wood preparing for ‘second leg’
14 February 2012
Expedition Foods
Featured Customer: Mark Wood, Polar explorer
13 February 2012
Heritage Connemara.org
Mark Wood
12 February 2012
Paper Blog
North Pole 2012: Change In direction For Mark Wood
10 February 2012
The Adventure Blog
North Pole 2012: Change in direction for Mark Wood
10 February 2012
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio
Annie Othen catches up with Mark Wood as he prepares for the North leg of he expedition (scroll to 2.46)
2 February 2012
Into The Wild
Mark Wood – Walking to the ends of the Earth for climate change
27 January 2012
BBC Midlands Today
Mark Wood speaks to children from his former school about the North South Solo Expedition
23 January 2012
Liquida
Explorer Mark Wood reaches South Pole, completes first half of journey
17 January 2012
Vacation Trends
Explorer Mark Wood reaches South Pole, completes first half of journey
17 January 2012
Galding
Explorer Mark Wood reaches South Pole, completes first half of journey
17 January 2012
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio
Mark’s partner Lizzy Page chats to Phil Upton (scroll to 1.20 to listen)
17 January 2012
Responding To Climate Change
Feeling blue? Here are five reasons to feel positive
16 January 2012
The Coventry Observer
Adventurer makes polar friend in epic solo journey
12 January 2012
The Coventry Telegraph
Coventry explorer Mark Wood conquers the South Pole in his epic journey
12 January 2012
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire
Polar explorer Mark Wood reaches the South Pole
10 January 2012
Outdoor Adventure Guide
Mark Wood reaches the ends of the Earth
10 January 2012
Friends of the Earth
Mark Wood wombles to the South Pole
10 January 2012
Low Carbon Economy
Mark Wood reaches the end of the Earth
10 January 2012
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio
Annie Othen speaks to Mark Wood live from the South Pole
10 January 2012
Environment Industry Magazine
Mark Wood reaches the end of the Earth
10 January 2012
Wend: Beyond Adventure
Annoying British Christmas song torments polar explorer
10 January 2012
Get Outdoors
Forty days of hell, slogging across Antarctica with the worst song ever stuck in your head
10 January 2012
TNT Magazine
Polar explorer haunted by Wombles
9 January 2012
BBC Radio 2
Mark Wood was featured on the Chris Evans show’s Head-to-head-Headlines (scroll to 1.52)
9 January 2012
UK Metro
Explorer Mark Wood followed to the South Pole by the Wombles
9 January 2012
Friends of the Earth
Video interview with explorer Mark Wood
9 January 2012
Keluga
Mark Wood polar update
9 January 2012
Skype
Mark Wood – Nearing the South Pole
9 January 2012
The Telegraph
The British solo explorer and the invite to a Polar tea party
8 January 2012
Environment Industry Magazine
Fancy meeting you here!
4 January 2012
UK Metro
Mark Wood turns down New Year’s Day party to continue Antarctic quest
4 January 2012
International Polar Foundation
Fancy meeting you here!
3 January 2012
The Adventure Blog
Antarctica 2011: More teams at the Pole!
2 January 2012
Your Wellness Magazine
How far would you go?
1 January 2012
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire
Polar explorer Mark Wood had ‘difficult Christmas’
30 December 2011
TalkSport Radio
Mike Graham speaks to Mark Wood live from Antarctica
30 December 2011
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio
Annie Othen speaks to Mark Wood live from Antarctica (scroll to 9.10am)
30 December 2011
The Adventure Blog
Antarctica 2011
29 December 2011
BBC Midlands Today
Broadcaster BBC Midlands Today catches up on Mark’s progress, watch again here
28 December 2011
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry’s Mark Wood makes ‘good progress’ on polar ski challenge
23 December 2011
UK Metro
Mark Wood to be ‘the loneliest person on the planet’ this Christmas
23 December 2011
In The Snow Magazine
Polar explorer to ski to both Poles
December 2011
Adventure Network
2011 South Pole expedition updates
22 December 2011
The Adventure Blog
Antarctica 2011
21 December 2011
Polar Life
Polar explorer faces tough challenge
8 December 2011
Coventry Telegraph
Coventry explorer shares epic trek experience
7 December 2011
International Polar Foundation
Being trapped between two white voids
7 December 2011
Low Carbon Economy
Alone between two white voids
6 December 2011
The Adventure Blog
Antarctica 2011: Struggles Continue
5 December 2011
Talk Sport Radio
Mike Graham catches up with Mark from the ice (scroll forward to 19.55)
30 November 2011
Friends of the Earth
Explorer Mark Wood is bidding to become the first person to ski both the South and North Poles back-to-back and alone
26 November 2011
UK Metro
Explorer in bid to become first person to reach North and South Poles alone
21 November 2011
Talk Sport Radio
Mark Wood talks to Mike Graham (scroll forward to 18.30)
18 November 2011
Times of Europe
Explorer to make back-to-back journey to North and South pole
13 November 2011
Next Travel Vacation
Explorer to make back-to-back journey to North and South pole
13 November 2011
Gadling
Explorer to make back-to-back journey to North and South pole
13 November 2011
Blodic.US
Explorer to make back-to-back journey to North and South pole
13 November 2011
QUIKtravel
Explorer to make back-to-back journey to North and South pole
13 November 2011
Paper Blog
Polar explorer to make back-to-back journey to the poles
10 November 2011
The Adventure Blog Spot
Polar explorer to make back-to-back journey to the poles
10 November 2011
The Daily Mirror
Fireman’s Poles
9 November 2011
The Ecologist
Campaign Hero: Mark Wood solo skiing North and South Poles for climate change awareness
8 November 2011
Lyndsey Young, Queen of Easy Green
Polar explorer sets off for North-South Solo Expedition
8 November 2011
Sporting Equals
Mark Wood
8 November 2011
My Green Lifestyle Magazine
Polar explorer Mark Wood sets off for North-South Solo Expedition
8 November 2011
Low Carbon Economy
Polar explorer sets off for North-South Solo Expedition
8 November 2011
Ski News
Polar Explorer To Ski Solo To Both Poles
8 November 2011
Coventry Telegraph
Coventry explorer to embard on epic world first journey
4 November 2011
Coventry Observer
Coventry explorer set for biggest challenge yet
4 November 2011
Coventry Telegraph
Coventry explorer Mark Wood getting set for Pole to Pole record
3 November 2011
SkiInfo.com
Polar explorer to ski solo to both poles
3 November 2011
Feed the Grid
Polar explorer takes on climate change
29 October 2011
Ski Club of Great Britain
Polar explorer takes on climate change
28 October 2011
Community Channel via Press Association
Historic challenge for adventurer
25 October 2011
Media Trust
Historic challenge for adventurer
25 October 2011
BBC News
Coventry man’s solo polar expedition for climate change
19 October 2011
Fire Net
Coventry man’s solo polar expedition for climate change
19 October 2011
Low Carbon Economy
Record breaking explorer tackles toughest challenge yet
18 October 2011