Ranulph Fiennes' EXEL North Pole - Part 5
5th Feb 2000
Operating on frost bitten fingers
Back in England I allowed the damaged tissue to slowly heal in readiness for the end-knuckles of the thumb and each finger to be amputated. I took penicillin for 4 months to keep gangrene out of the open cracks, where the damaged but live flesh met the dead and blackened finger-ends.
By the end of June I was able to saw the dead finger-ends off with a fret-saw. This helped the new stump areas heal in readiness for final surgery by an expert plastic surgeon.
Back in England
Back in England
There is of course, never any point in crying over spilt milk - the key is to learn from failures and then to keep going.
HOMEPAGE :: Ranulph Fiennes North Pole
Part 5
Past Expeditions
Bus to Bollywood
September 2011
London bus drivers will drive a red double-decker from London to Mumbai, India across central Asia and the Himalayas, in support of charity.
September 2011London bus drivers will drive a red double-decker from London to Mumbai, India across central Asia and the Himalayas, in support of charity.
London to Cape Town in record time!
October 2010
London to Cape Town - 10,000 miles, 20 countries in under 13 days 8 hrs 48 mins!
October 2010London to Cape Town - 10,000 miles, 20 countries in under 13 days 8 hrs 48 mins!
Oslo to Lisbon 2009 - "The Moss Marathon"
October 2009
The Max Adventure team are to recreate a historic drive by Stirling Moss as part of their ‘warm-up’ training to the London to Cape Town run.
October 2009The Max Adventure team are to recreate a historic drive by Stirling Moss as part of their ‘warm-up’ training to the London to Cape Town run.
Ranulph Fiennes' EXEL North Pole
February 2000
Mac Mackenney was appointed Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Right-Hand Man' on his attempt at the North Pole.
February 2000Mac Mackenney was appointed Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Right-Hand Man' on his attempt at the North Pole.
Land Rover Global Expedition
March 1998
Max Adventure were chosen to undertake the Logistics and Reconnaissance work for an expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
March 1998Max Adventure were chosen to undertake the Logistics and Reconnaissance work for an expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Caudwell Xtreme Everest
March 2007
Max Adventure were contracted to provide the logistics for the largest-ever medical research expedition at high altitude.
March 2007Max Adventure were contracted to provide the logistics for the largest-ever medical research expedition at high altitude.
Bering Strait - First Amphibious Crossing
August 2008
Max Adventure were asked to help the Cape to Cape Expedition complete the first ever amphibious crossing of the Bering Strait.
August 2008Max Adventure were asked to help the Cape to Cape Expedition complete the first ever amphibious crossing of the Bering Strait.
London 2012 Olympics - Bus to Beijing
September 2008
Max Adventure were tasked with planning and leading an overland journey from London to Beijing as part of the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games.
September 2008Max Adventure were tasked with planning and leading an overland journey from London to Beijing as part of the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games.