Ben is challenging industry leaders to a sub-zero ski-trek across Iceland’s Langjökull ice cap to help raise money for the automotive industry’s charity.
The Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) will be held from March 18-27 next year with a target of raising £25,000 for each team of 12.
To date, the ILC has raised over £1.02million, and the impact continues to grow with every new expedition.
The Glacier challenge lasts 10 days in total and challengers will spend eight of these on the ice cap, journeying together through one of the most remote environments on Earth.
They will face:
- Up to nine hours of ski-trekking each day
- Ski-trekking to 1,450m above sea level
- Temperatures as low as -25°C overnight
- Zero contact with the outside world
- Seven nights of camping in the freezing wilderness
Participants will wake up early each day to melt snow for water, haul gear across snowfields, face biting winds and navigate vast, shifting glaciers.
So far, teams from LKQ Euro Car Parts and Hella have signed up to take part and this will be the third ILC that Spencer Grinham, sales director at Hella, has taken on.
Matt Wigginton, Ben director of growth & development, said: “As with all ILC events, the main focus is on raising vital funds to support automotive industry people who are facing challenges that no-one should ever have to tackle alone.
“If you’re a leader in the automotive industry and you’ve ever been curious about what lies beyond your limits, this is your chance.
“The Glacier will be a challenge of endurance and personal growth, while raising money to support members of our automotive family who are struggling or in crisis.
“Now more than ever, automotive people need Ben – and we need you and your support. If you’re up for this once-in-a-lifetime challenge, then get in touch with me today!”
Register interest for The Glacier
For more information about the event, or to register your interest, please contact [email protected].