Rehabilitation Through Adventure

In 2014 a team came together to help one man achieve his dream to be the 'First Amputee to Cross the Greenland Ice Cap Unsupported!' Nobody had even imagined anything beyond this incredible expedition .... but 10 years and over 15 projects later 65 Degrees North has continued to help over 100 wounded, injured and sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans realise their own ambitions. 

'Rehabilitation Through Adventure' offers our WIS and veteran community the opportunity to participate in challenging, unique and arduous expeditions which has significant benefits. We have witnessed first-hand how it impacts positively on their mental health and wellbeing and helps change lives for the better.

Morgan, a Royal Naval Nurse, (now retired), travelled to Geilo, Norway in March 2025 with 65 Degrees North, completing a variety of cross-country ski routes across the Hardangervidda region alongside other beneficiaries: she first learned about the charity and the work we do through the Naval Recovery Cell.

As a novice skier, Morgan found the experience very challenging, yet incredibly rewarding. She reflects on the progress she has made, both in her skiing and in her mental wellbeing, attributing this growth to the supportive people around her as well as the physical activity and adventure.