The following questions have been frequently asked...

Why are you doing this?
Because of a passionate desire to make a difference in the lives of children. So many children suffer as a result of war, disaster, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, HIV/AIDS including those with disabilities.

Second, to study mental and physical endurance and how we all can begin to tap into our full potential by learning more about our body's capabilities.
I am also looking for the enormous personal challenge. I want to get out of my comfort zone and see if I can withstand, yet again, the intense physical effort and strict routine.
I need to be taken to the edge of my human experience, and that’s a great place to be. It's a well known fact that epic struggles for survival or days drowned with problems and hardships turn out to be the best days. They bring out the best in you.
It's been a while since I had an incredible feeling of achievement.

Why Mongolia?
I think the Gobi Desert and the Eastern Mongolian Steppe are tough nuts to crack. I plan on challenging myself and Mongolia seems to offer a fine invitation, one I plan on accepting!

There's another reason...
Since the fall of communism in the 1990s, the number of street children has increased dramatically, unemployment and welfare services are critical.

Living beneath the streets of Ulaanbaatar in the pipe maintenance caverns, live children as young as five. It is here, children living on the streets go in search of warmth and shelter from the harsh Mongolian winters. These children are lost or abandoned by families who have migrated to the city in search of jobs.
These children are incredibly vulnerable to abuse, violence and sexual exploitation. For girls as young as 11, prostitution is often the only option for them to make enough money to survive.

I hope that gives answers..?

It's been a long time since your last expedition. Why the break?
Family. It's that simple. The birth of my son in 2005 and then a daughter in 2007 really added a new perspective on life and a change of direction. I have begun to look at life through different eyes.

What do family and friends think of the expedition?
My family are really supportive. One really sad point is, most friends are silent even though they are aware of the expedition and objectives. They act as if it isn't really happening. I hope they will come forward and, if anything, at least support and donate to the charities.

How fit are you?
Back in the days, I was very fit. Now, my body and reflexion have got somewhat older and baggy around the edges.
My training regime is tough and will get very strict but in time, the body will remember. At least that's the plan!

Any favourite countries?
Yes, many. That's really hard to answer as each country offers something different. But if I had to spin the globe I would stick a sweaty finger on South Georgia and Norway. The more I think, the more I can name. I think we'll stop there!

Where do you get the motivation?
I'm sure part of my motivation has something to do with walking towards a distant horizon. I have had these urges since the military. Something brings on an exploratory urge. I want to feel what it's like to discover a wild land on foot, to walk through endless landscapes and to camp night after night away from the normal tourist areas. I want to know and understand the environment better and discover my own personal limits.

Does having a family affect what you do?
Of course. It makes me really evaluate every risk.

Who were your hero's when growing up?
Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Henry Shackleton, and Joshua Slocum. I guess they each play a part in who I am today.

Are you religious?
Tough question and one that always sparks a heated debate. I have my own personal beliefs and that is how I'd like to keep it. In the past I have witnessed many things and was confronted with many issues, all in which, have made me readdress my faith.

What do you prefer - Arctic or Desert?
My preference sways more to the Desert but I do understand that both have their charm. They offer solitude, beauty and nature in it's purest form. In such environments, there is little room for error.

What are you scared off?
The unknown.

What are your favourite way to explore the outdoors?
It has to be walking. I can't stand watching the world pass through a window.

What do you most enjoy about traveling?
Freedom and the connection with everything around me. Our body is one amazing machine. I intend to use it.

How do you deal with the psychological aspect of these challenges?
Hard question. I'm not sure. It's just a case of accepting what your doing and getting on with it. I don't have to do it but I do because I can. There's no problem and most of the time the problem is in your head.

What will you do after Mongolia?
Mongolia is currently taking up all my time but I have thought about other expeditions. I plan on more solo, unassisted walks through many other deserts. Watch this space for future news..!

How long does it take you to recoup after your expeditions?
That depends on what I have been through. I am normally back to a good standard after about a month or two.

How do you combat loneliness?
By keeping active. There's always things to do and if there's not, Sleep is the next best thing. The mind and body has to rest.

What's your worst experience?
Suffering snow blindness on Ibn Sina Peak.

Any funny experiences?
Yeah, plenty. At the time it's not funny but when you look back, things seem different. I remember Namibia when I had the entire contents of my backpack emptied and distributed up several trees and bushes by a troup of Vervet monkeys.

What's your best experience?
I guess, returning home to my family is one. The second I would say a hot shower and a shave with a good razor rates right up there in my good books.

Do you have a favourite item of equipment?
I am really passionate about watches. I do remember that I spent all my pocket money, as a young lad, on them. The bigger, the better. It became a secret love affair. Now I wear a North of Denmark Endurance watch from Pilotur.dk.