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It is difficult to operate in modern society without the latest technology: if you do not have the latest software, you cannot open certain email attachments; any new car will have all manner of unnecessary ‘must-have’ frills. Some people just give in and go with the flow; others are simply left out because they cannot afford to keep up. But – in the midst of it all – it is important to remember that nothing worthwhile comes without effort.

So what has this to do with polar exploration? The early pioneers had many similar heartaches. Organisers of past and present expeditions have had to overcome endless hurdles. Today we have to deal with paperwork and permits that we may feel restrict our freedom, but which are in fact essential – we all depend on someone or something to help us out on the ice.

The point is that however much we may wish to be ‘free’ in our polar explorations there are restrictions to be taken into account. For example, it is important to check whether we are actually allowed to do what we intend to do. Restrictions usually concern: