Celebrity Challenge in the Snow

Many of you will have been hooked on to the latest celebrity challenge programme to hit our prime time TV screens. 71 Degrees North is certainly offering challenging conditions for the celebrities - some of whom are more prepared than others but all are giving it their best shot.

For those who haven’t seen it, the celebrities are divided into two teams each with a leader who is voted at the beginning of each new challenge. Then the wining team get to stay in a luxury cabin with roaring fires and great cuisine whilst the losers spend the night under canvas with more meagre rations. There is also a personal challenge where each celebrity tries to win so they are removed from the voting off part of the programme where each celebrity chooses to vote who will go home.

Having been to Norway, I understand completely the way the cold can creep up on unsuspecting people who don’t feel they will be affected. I do think the programme has been very good and anything that highlights the unspoilt beauty of these northerly destinations will get my vote.

Don’t let the extreme conditions put you off visiting these wonderful destinations as you can dictate how much of a challenge you take on and it can be as easy or difficult as you like. Have a look at the following suggestions:-

Igloo Dreams
Spending the night in a hotel made of ice and snow can be a challenge in itself but it is a most magical place to stay.

Safari to the Ship
This is a snowmobile safari to a ship frozen in the ice where polar bears can be seen along with the most stunning views of one of the most remote places in the world.

Search for the Northern Lights
This is one phenomenon we can’t order for you but if you are lucky enough to see them you will be amazed how this natural light can transform the darkest of winter skies – the best firework display you can see.

Huskies Galore
These lovely animals can take you across frozen lakes and through snowy forests as you steer the sled. Don’t worry you will still have time to marvel at the stunning scenery.

Watch the programme then go and create your own challenges in a Winter wonderland setting.

Click here for more details of many winter trips to remote locations.