They’ve done it!
505 Alasdair Kane, 506 Karl Hinett, 507 Jason Fox, and 508 Brian Wood — better known as Team Fire & Ice — have successfully crossed the finish line of the 500km Bright Equipment Lapland Arctic Ultra March 12th at 09:43 in the morning, to the cheers of a jubilant crowd.
Throughout the race, they showed the kind of resilience, determination, and teamwork that you’d expect from four extraordinary individuals — all with exceptional military backgrounds, and all pushing themselves to the limit for a cause close to their hearts.
🇬🇧 Alasdair Kane — Former Royal Marine Commando & TV adventurer
🇬🇧 Karl Hinett — Former soldier, Invictus Games medalist & ultra-runner
🇬🇧 Jason Fox — Former Royal Marine/SBS, author & TV personality
🇬🇧 Brian Wood MC — Former soldier, Military Cross recipient & motivational speaker
Racing not just for themselves, but to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, their efforts have already seen them raise a staggering £91,000 — closing in on their incredible £100,000 target — and donations are still rolling in.
In true Fire & Ice style, the team kept their supporters close to the action. Just a few kilometres before the finish line, they paused briefly to go LIVE with Thrudark and Good Morning Britain, sharing their experience with thousands watching back home.
After 500 gruelling kilometres of frozen trails, Arctic nights, and relentless effort, they celebrated their victory in the best way possible — sharing a well-deserved dram (or a few) of their favourite Wildmoor whiskey and demolishing a bag of sweets gifted to them by a kind-hearted local.
This was no easy feat — battling through extreme conditions and exhausting distances — but the team showed grit, endurance, and unwavering spirit throughout.
A huge congratulations to Team Fire & Ice — an outstanding achievement for an incredible cause.