A few weeks ago, 60 explorers from all over South Wales got together in Cardiff for the launch of Cardiff Explorers - a new group aimed at connecting the Expedition & Adventure community.
The group was launched by Tori James along with fellow adventurers Maria Leijerstam and Sarah Mayer. Tori explained what they are hoping to achieve:
"Cardiff Explorers is free and open to all. It’s for mountaineers, climbers, cyclists, sailors, rowers and all with a thirst for adventure. It’s a social network where you can meet like-minded people, share ideas and get advice for your next adventure. We meet once a month at the Terra Nova bar in Cardiff Bay to listen to an inspiring speaker. We welcome professional and first-time explorers, field scientists and all kinds of adventurers... also medical specialists, kit manufacturers, sponsors, expedition companies and the adventure-media."
So is Cardiff a particularly adventurous city?
"Yes, it certainly has a very proud history. In June this year, Cardiff celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Scott’s Antarctic expedition leaving on the Terra Nova from Cardiff Bay. HMS Scott was docked in Cardiff Bay for a week and it was open to the public for viewing, including some brilliant exhibitions on board. There is a historical timeline displayed on boards on the Cardiff Barrage at the moment and the National Museum of Wales also has a small exhibition."
Tori became the first Welsh woman to summit Everest back in 2007. Her adventures have also taken her to the Magnetic North Pole, where she successfully completed the grueling Polar Challenge as a member of the first ever all-female team to do so. She has recently returned from cycling the length of both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
Tori hopes that Cardiff Explorers will inspire others to get out there and have their own adventures. But what's next for Tori? She is hoping to be part of a team that will ski to the South Pole in January 2012 to mark the centenary of Scott’s expedition. "This is going to be a very tough challenge. It’s easy to be a bit complacent having already completed some big expeditions but I’m going to have to train harder than ever for this one."
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