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\nThe big day is nearly here. The day you dive into the unknown. You\u2019re about to set off on a journey of discovery to explore the extreme environments of the Arctic or the wilderness of Antarctica. But as a polar expedition is something truly out of the ordinary that will take you a long way away from your day-to-day life, here is some advice to help you prepare for your adventure.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Open your eyes \u2013 you\u2019ll be amazed at what you can learn<\/b><\/h3>\n
For most people, the polar regions<\/b> are still pure, remote lands, mysterious guardians of unspoilt nature with magic and riches that need protection. This is the focus of many cultural, educational and scientific events held each year all around the world. In France, the \u00c9t\u00e9 polaire<\/b> (polar summer), the first cultural and scientific season on the Arctic and Antarctica<\/b>, is transforming a host of iconic venues into special laboratories for disseminating knowledge, ideas and images about the polar regions \u2013 from the Natural History Museum in Paris and various French maritime museums to the Espace des Mondes Polaires Polar Centre <\/b>in Pr\u00e9manon. The season\u2019s events, lectures, webinars, exhibitions, performances and screenings provide a host of opportunities for all of us to open our eyes to, marvel at the polar regions <\/b>and raise awareness about the present and future challenges facing them<\/b>. You can continue this initial \u2018remote\u2019 exploration and perfect your knowledge by reading the accounts of those who have been there \u2013 passionate explorers, naturalists and photographers \u2013 and the marvellous interpretations of those who have dreamt of going there.<\/p>\n
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More than a voyage, a rite of passage<\/b><\/h3>\n
Joining a polar expedition<\/b><\/a> is a radical departure from your day-to-day life. But don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t need to be a triathlete to consider going on a polar trip<\/b>. Practising an endurance sport for a few months before you leave is a good idea. Hiking in the mountains<\/b> is the ideal way to train for this type of adventure.<\/p>\n
However, \u201ccontrary to what many people think<\/i>, it\u2019s not being in outstanding physical shape that is key to an expedition\u2019s success, but the state of mind of the participants\u201d, <\/i>says Nicolas Dubreuil<\/a>, French adventurer specialist of the polar regions. Being isolated from the rest of the world can sometimes leave visitors to the Far North or White Continent<\/b> with a feeling of emptiness. Just look at this trip as a rite of passage beyond our planet\u2019s last great \u2018wild\u2019 frontier. \u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity for positive introspection, incredible creative and adaptational growth, a sort of rebirth!\u201d <\/i>And in the heart of this unpredictable environment, \u201cit\u2019s vital to use your imagination, adapt to the situation rather than trying to control everything\u201d.<\/i> Learn to share and care for others. And by others, we don\u2019t just mean the other passengers, but also everything that surrounds you. <\/i>\u201cYou have the time to pay homage to, observe and learn about your environment, so take it\u201d<\/i>.<\/p>\n
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And remember: the cold is your friend<\/b>! Without going so far as prescribing sessions in a cold room to convince you, have fun clearing your head by taking a few cold showers<\/b>, getting a little colder every time, to get your body used to this strange sensation<\/b>. Who knows? You might even be preparing yourself for your first polar dive! Followers of the Wim Hof method \u2013 which involves regularly taking ice baths in water between -0.5\u00b0C and 4\u00b0C \u2013 will tell you: the thermal shock it provokes puts you into a meditative state favourable to connecting with the surrounding nature. It\u2019s an experience to carry out mindfully!<\/p>\n
Adapting and letting go<\/b> to better reconnect with the present moment<\/b> is probably the best state of mind to be in to make the most of your polar experience<\/b>. If your mind is ready, your body will follow\u2026<\/p>\n
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Less spiritual but just as useful\u2026<\/b><\/h3>\n