THE trip of a lifetime is taking an 18-year-old geologist to the frozen wastes of Greenland.
Andrew Smye, of West Lilling, near Sheriff Hutton, is taking part in a month-long trip organised by the British Schools Exploring Society.
He will be heading to Liverpool Land, 500 kilometres above the Arctic Circle, with 50 other explorers, before taking up a place at Oxford University to study earth sciences.
The former Fulford School pupil said: "I have never been anywhere like this and probably will never get the chance again.
"It's going to be a mixture of scientific fieldwork and outdoor activities like climbing and cross country skiing.
"At this time of year it should have a similar climate to Scotland, so I'm hoping that it shouldn't be too cold."
The trip has been funded through sponsorship.
Updated: 09:27 Thursday, April 24, 2003
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