Jordan Wylie, a former soldier known for his appearances on Channel 4's Hunted, plans to summit an unclimbed mountain in Antarctica while wearing his beloved Blackpool FC shirt. The expedition aims to raise funds for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK and inspire young people.
A former soldier has promised to pose for a selfie on the summit of an Antarctic mountain while sporting the shirt of his beloved Blackpool FC. Jordan Wylie, who is known for appearing in Channel 4's Hunted programme, will first have to ski for days across the deserted, ice-covered continent while towing all of his own equipment and supplies. Wylie, who describes himself as a 'proud Seasider', said he had 'flown the tangerine flag' all over the world on previous adventures.
He said he wanted to conquer a 'pristine, unclimbed mountain peak' both as a way of inspiring young people to protect the planet, and to overcome their own seemingly impossible challenges in life.'The mountain is an untouched giant in the Antarctic wilderness,' he explained. 'It's the coldest, windiest, driest continent on earth.' Wylie, who joined the Army aged 16, said his expedition would raise funds for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK. He said the charity provided life-changing opportunities for children, especially those from deprived communities and challenging backgrounds. 'The kids spend a night on the side of a mountain and it's challenging, but they come back with a load of new skills and new mates,' he said.'I have seen, first hand, how coming from a challenging background you can easily end up on the wrong path because there are no other opportunities.'Wyle said he aimed to start his three-week excursion on 26 December, and planned to spend the rest of 2025 training and raising awareness of his trip. 'I am not the fittest, fastest or best,' he said. 'I am someone who believes if I put the work in I can do something.'Looking back, though, he said he lost his 'sense of purpose' and really struggled to cope with life outside of the military. Following a mental health breakdown in 2015, Wylie said he decided to 'use his spirit of adventure' to motivate the next generatio
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