About Us

Greenland Icecap Challenge is about conveying our passion for challenge in a safe and professional manner. We feel that it is our experience, background and attitude that sets us apart. Race director Charlie Paton, is known for his exploits, professionalism and willingness to share his passion and knowledge with others. Charlie years of service in the Royal Marines gave him experience and expertise in all corners of the globe, in the most extreme environments including desert, jungle and the Arctic. In May 2000 Charlie succeeded in becoming the first Brits to walk unsupported from the Canadian coastline to the Geographical North Pole (Team Polar 2000). The trip lasted 70 days, during which he pushed human boundaries both physically and mentally to achieve what was deemed impossible. He now applies that same passion, drive and commitment to everything he does.

RACE DIRECTOR – CHARLIE PATON

>>Former Royal Marine Commando >>Member of the British Biathlon Team >>Scottish Ultra-Fit Champion for 6 years >>Personal fitness trainer >>Member of the first British team to walk unsupported to the North Pole  in 2000 >>Advisory to many different expeditions across Greenland and to the North Pole since 2002 >>Led a team of Britain’s top executive business leaders to the Geographical North Pole in 2004 >>Led a group of international mountaineers to the Geographical North Pole in 2005 >>Led groups to the Geographical North Pole and across Greenland, 2006 and 2007 >>Training programmes in Spitsbergen from 2003-07 >>Ski-ied across the continent of Greenland twice in 2007 (A total of 1100km) East to West coast and West to East coast, in the footsteps of Polar hero Shackleton >>Jan-Jun 09, Floating Ice Base Camp Manager for the Catlin Arctic Survey.