Earlier this year Guy made his way 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to join the Royal Marines at Camp Viking, their winter training centre in Norway. He was told to expect temperatures of -20, and that he’d be working alongside the toughest people in the toughest conditions, many of whom were destined for Special Forces selection.
Guy threw himself at the opportunity, plunging into the icy waters, marching up mountains, camping out in the wilderness, calling in live fire from a helicopter gunship, conducting an amphibious raid and fighting alongside a strike group in a simulated sniper attack. He hasn’t shut up about it since he got back.
A proper thanks to the UK Commando Force who according to Guy “have taken me, Mr. Average, and got me to do some of the most amazing things of my life. I honestly wish I’d joined up at 16, it would have been great for me. They’re hoofing.”
Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior airs Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December on Channel 4 at 9pm.
Images by Royal Navy/North One.
Earlier this year Guy made his way 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to join the Royal Marines at Camp Viking, their winter training centre in Norway. He was told to expect temperatures of -20, and that he’d be working alongside the toughest people in the toughest conditions, many of whom were destined for Special Forces selection.
Guy threw himself at the opportunity, plunging into the icy waters, marching up mountains, camping out in the wilderness, calling in live fire from a helicopter gunship, conducting an amphibious raid and fighting alongside a strike group in a simulated sniper attack. He hasn’t shut up about it since he got back.
A proper thanks to the UK Commando Force who according to Guy “have taken me, Mr. Average, and got me to do some of the most amazing things of my life. I honestly wish I’d joined up at 16, it would have been great for me. They’re hoofing.”
Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior airs Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December on Channel 4 at 9pm.
Images by Royal Navy/North One.