Expeditions

Motivation

Having just completed this incredible race/journey to the South Pole and with many requests coming through for motivational talks, I have put together my new presentation entitled “Cold Sweat – Impossible in Nothing”. Braam and I had such an incredible experience in the toughest endurance race I have ever participated in. Much tougher than both [...]


Sunday 12 February 2012

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Mission Accomplished

Braam and I have just returned from our …… how should I say ….. EPIC Race to the Pole. It was an expedition that had a life of it’s own and was something that I personally had not quite expected. It was a great success and now we have become the first South Africans to [...]


Sunday 12 February 2012

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Latest News and Updates from the Pole

Boys are better. woke up feeling worst ever but had a good day of skiing despite hectic uphills that slowed them down a lot. horrible sores on Pete’s face but all good. Very interesting news – the have been communicating with team Centrepoint (Brit Green team) and one of the guys (Andy?) has got a [...]


Thursday 19 January 2012

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Peter and Braam in a world first by over-striking commemorative coins at the South Pole

The South African Mint is in the business of conserving and commemorating History. Through the ages coins were used to portray the spirit of the times of countries and leaders.


Tuesday 6 December 2011

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Tinges le Lac – French Alps 3200m – South Pole Training

I am sitting here at the foot of the Grande Motte glacier warm and energised after a great day of trekking with ski's....


Sunday 20 November 2011

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Iceland Training - Extreme World Races

Peter van Kets, adventurer and motivational speaker headed off to Iceland and the Langjokull Glacier to train for his upcoming race to the South Pole with team mate Braam Malherbe. The race is organised by Extreme World Races.


Wednesday 26 October 2011

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SA Adventurers off to the Pole

Read the latest article about our expedition to the South Pole...


Tuesday 4 October 2011

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New Expedition

About 8 months ago Braam Malherbe contacted me to ask if I would be keen to take part in a race to the South Pole. Is the Pope catholic???....


Tuesday 13 September 2011

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Leadership Magazine – Motivational Column

I just heard that the Leadership Magazine want me to write a motivational column in their Sports supplement in all their editions in the build up to my Capri-X Expedition. It’s a great honour. The first one comes out in February. Make sure you get a copy. There will also be an article about the [...]


Sunday 23 January 2011

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Two Rivers success

The Two Rivers Epedition was a great success and I have managed to learn a great deal about what may be in stall for me during my solo Capri-X 2012 Expedition. It's exciting times! My riding partner and I managed to average 120km's per day in temperatures ranging between 35 and 45C. The total distance of 1500km's+ in 12 days. Our Rudy Project glasses kept our eyes safe during the times that...


Tuesday 4 January 2011

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