BBCNEWS The Travel Show June 4, 2024 13:36:00
Two weeks ago tonight, we had a major blizzard event. it could be 30 below, so, you know, just prepare for that, right. whispers. sounds really intense! the river was particularly high this year, and so the ice on the trail is worse than it's been in 100 years. we need to be able to communicate if stuff goes sideways, and i'll be the base comms for this. as the temperature drops, the competitors make their final preparations for tomorrow's brutal endeavour. you're used to it after you've done it many times, you know. you're used to going without sleep. you're getting better at the cold, you kn...