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To withstand the cold and have enough energy to tackle the huge daily workload without loosing body weight the team will have to consume an amazing 6500 calories each per day (nearly 3 times the normal daily amount).


MENU
The team have devised their own menu that is rich in fat and protein, but weighing just over 1kg, per man, per day.
The main meal is based on pemmican; a traditional explorers dish which is a homemade mixture of suet (fat) and ground meat that can last for months. To achieve the high calorie intake, a variety of nuts and
rich chocolate truffles (yum!) and dried meat will be eaten through the day, supplemented by a hearty breakfast of cereal, oats and salami. Pasta and soups will also be consumed during the day. Every degree of progress will be marked by a chocolate ‘treat’.

CALORIE INTAKE
It is difficult for the body to adapt to such a large calorie intake, so during the training stage in February the team will take L-Lypase to aid digestion. It takes about 2-3 weeks of high work output in extreme cold weather before the body craves the high calorie levels. After that the team will just want to eat and eat!

PACKING
The food has to be meticulously weighed then packed into daily packages to make cooking and eating as easy as possible. All manufacturers wrappers are removed to save weight. Food preparation and planning is one of the main factors that will help the expedition succeed.

COOKING
Cooking will be done inside the tent using 3 MSR stoves. The condensation causes problems of dampness, but the extra heat generated makes it worthwhile. Great care must be taken, as pressurised stoves can be a fire hazard.The tent has been especially designed to minimize condensation by having a roof vent and breathable fabric: unlike other tents.