In March 2026, in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, a group of fundraisers will take on an epic fundraising adventure: Sledding over 240km through untouched natural landscapes and tending to a pack of husky dogs, before finishing at Sweden's world famous Ice Hotel.  

Follow our Mountbatten Isle of Wight Lapland Husky Trail Challenge blog

Zoe is among those taking on this challenge, run by specialist Global Adventure Challenges, on behalf of our hospice charity. 

Read what inspires her and sponsor her, below.

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Zoe, what made you take on the Lapland Husky Trail Challenge with Mountbatten Isle of Wight?

A few years ago, I climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, which supported Mum when she was so poorly. My brothers and I were raised to always have a sense of adventure. Now the exhaustion of Kilimanjaro is just a distant memory, I am ready for my next challenge — and this looks like the right one. It is entirely different to Kilimanjaro, but still a huge challenge.

How are you feeling about the challenge?

I am really excited — although the recent cold snap in the UK isn't thrilling me. I have been told it is 'different cold' in the Artic, but I think I will pack a couple of extra layers just to be on the safe side!

What are you most looking forward to?

Surely everyone has said meeting the dogs? That is the most exciting thing! But I also think, just being in a vast wilderness for a week, and taking some time out of the real world to reflect and consider how fortunate we are, will be such a privilege.

What do you think will be the most challenging part?

Not smuggling a dog home!

Probably camping overnight, when the temperatures get seriously cold.

Thankfully, the main pieces of kit are provided, so I can rely on my sleeping bag to get me through.

Why Mountbatten Isle of Wight?

It means so much.

The people mean so much: The team who looked after my mum, the team who supported my family when it was lockdown, the team who made us smile when we wanted to cry, the team who told me it was a privilege to look after people in their final days, the team who worked with grace, dignity and fierce determination, so mum would be allowed to stay at home.

The whole team wrote letters of support when I climbed Kilimanjaro. The whole team work so hard to keep Mountbatten Isle of Wight going.

This is what Mountbatten Isle of Wight means to me. 

It means the most incredible and amazing group of people who wrap you up when you need it, and look after the people you love as though they love them themselves.