What was it like to live in the Arctic? Read the team members' diaries and find out!

Sunday, April 4, 2004
The team said goodbye to their friends and families today as they left Britain and flew out to the Canadian Arctic.

Monday, April 5, 2004
Matthew - It's day one, and we're here, we're finally here! We're all exhausted but we're taken aback by how great this place is. But I must admit I didn't think it would be half as cold as it is. I was really worried, but as I stepped off the plane I thought this is alright 'cos I had my thick jumper on. But then it just hits you... it burns your face! I feel a lot better now 'cos we've got all this kit, big furs and Michelin man jackets and it's alright. We're all real glad to be out here - this is what we wanted, this is all of our dreams to be out here, and today that dream started!

Tuesday April 6, 2004
Jennielyn - We're making jelly tonight for Fabian's birthday, so that'll be good. It's lemon and lime - sounds really gorgeous. I haven't had jelly in ages! I don't really eat jelly but it's like a treat when you're out in the Arctic. I'm really looking forward to it, I can't wait to see his face 'cos I don't think he suspects! It's a surprise. We also got him a little card. What a way to spend your birhtday, out on the husky dog sleds! It's excellent.

Wednesday, April 7, 2004
Adam - I am trying to get to know all the dogs on our sled team. My favourites are Kow and Vixen... Kow is dead calm, a really cool dog. Vixen keeps fighting with the others. He also bites his tail in the night apparently, which is a bit weird.

Matt - Today is the coldest of any day. Minus 20 degrees. Doesn't sound that bad but with the wind in your face it becomes about minus 40!!! Man that is cold!

Fabian - I feel happier about things today. I'm havin a lot more laughs and I feel more active. Yesterday I was in tears after my mum sent me a birthday card. I'm feeling good today, although my feet are freezing!