Mike & Fiona Thornewill

Mike and Fiona made history when they became the first husband and wife team to reach both Poles. Mike started his adventure career by running marathons and mountain climbing. He participated in the first ever ironman triathlon, and went on to complete Operation Raleigh, sailing from Hawaii to Sydney. Fiona is a qualified glider pilot and gym instructor, and started her adventure career with Mike. Fiona and team-mate Catharine Hartley became the first women to reach the South Pole overland. On their return Mike and Fiona planned a similar expedition to the North Pole, and successfully became the first husband and wife team to reach both Poles on foot, as well as Fiona and Catherine becoming the first women to reach both Poles on foot.