Last few days of “membership” being open for adventurers patches
All you need to do is like and follow
- Tag 2 veteran adventurer friends
- Share this post
- Once it arrives , post and tag us in your adventures & expeditions
Look out for our “limited edition “ patches in the future
If you would like to get involved in anything we do or know more then drop us a DM
CS22 Adventure Patches
Membership is open to get one of our red patches to take on your next adventure. Take these away and let’s see the wild crazy places that our friends and followers get to ,all we ask is that you share and tag CS22 Veteran Expeditions in your posts
To get one sent out to you
-Like
-Share
-Tag 2 mates you would take on a exped with you
-PM your addesss
Membership is limited … you snooze : you loose !
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CS22 Adventure Patches
Membership is open to get one of our red patches to take on your next adventure. Take these away and let’s see the wild crazy places that our friends and followers get to ,all we ask is that you share and tag CS22 Veteran Expeditions in your posts
To get one sent out to you
-Like
-Share
-Tag 2 mates you would take on a exped with you
-PM your addesss
Membership is limited … you snooze : you loose !
🫡🇬🇧
Not all missions are about conquest.
Some are about rebuilding.
Out there, beyond the noise, in the cold silence of the Norwegian wilderness…
a different kind of expedition is taking shape.
@cockleshell22 are opening that door and they need a few good men and women
A 10-day Arctic crossing.
Tracing the footsteps of the Telemark heroes.
80km. Harsh terrain. Minus temperatures.
But the real objective isn’t distance…
It’s recovery.
It’s resilience.
It’s brotherhood and sisterhood rebuilt under pressure.
This expedition is open to 999 responders —
Police. Fire. Ambulance.
Serving or retired.
No ego.
No profit.
Just a belief that adventure can heal what the modern world wears down.
Led by former Royal Marine Commandos,
this is not a holiday.
It’s a reset.
A proving ground.
A way back to yourself.
If you know someone in the services who needs this—
send this to them.
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do…
is step back into the wild.
Seek the untamed path. Reach out to @cockleshell22 to secure your place today
#wildgeeseexplorers #therapythroughadventure #999responders #brotherhood #resilience seektheuntamedpath
As you know CS22 Veteran Expeditions CIC have done some great expeditions and events for tri service veterans over the last few years , Op Frankton(Cockleshell Heroes) , Telemark Heroes ( Arctic Norway) and Falklands / Pebble island to name a few
I’m trying to reach out to Police ,Fire Service and Paramedics to offer our expeds as we see “Therapy through adventure “ . Regardless of previous military service or not.
Our 2027 Telemark trip is purely for 999 responders from any service
If anyone is part of , connected to any either personally, friend , family member , any connection !!!……then please do let me know either in PM , post below or email [email protected]
For total transparency- we take no profit or wage , we arrange these events purely to help and provide therapy through adventure
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#adventure #outdoorlife #service #firstresponders #veteran
We’ve seen a growing number of enquiries about our CS22 Veteran Expeditions CIC – Commando Experience events, particularly from both blue light services and corporate teams.
These experiences are designed to challenge, develop resilience, and strengthen team cohesion in a way that goes far beyond the typical away day.
If you’re interested in learning more, please take a look at the presentation in the link below and feel free to arrange a call with either myself or Stephen Martindale to discuss how we can tailor the experience to your team.
📍 Availability update:
• Our Norway expeditions are now fully booked for 2027
• Limited availability remains for Bordeaux
• Further opportunities available in subsequent years
If you're considering something genuinely different for your team — now is the time to start the conversation.
#LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #Resilience #CorporateWellbeing #BlueLightServices #Veterans #ExperientialLearning #HighPerformance #MentalResilience #TeamCohesion #OutdoorLeadership #ExecutiveDevelopment #CorporateTraining #ChallengeYourself
Jamie a full time firefighter and Steve a former Royal Marine signed up for the 40th anniversary @mdslegendary race to raise money for Bolton Mountain Rescue team and the Firefighters Charity and @cockleshell22 Veteran expeditions.
“It’s a brutal race and one that should not be done lightly , the environment can and will kick your arse if you don’t work with it. However I realised that the body is a truly remarkable machine and we adapted to the later stages felt surprisingly easier than expected”
#fuelforeffect @steve_martindale1664@nordiclife@royalmarines
Marathon des Sables 2026 – 270km across the desert
Days 1–3 (90km):
The early stages are all about survival and adaptation. The heat, the terrain, the constant battle to manage water—it wears you down fast. You either adapt to the desert, or it beats you. There’s no fighting it… the desert always wins.
Day 4–5 (100km stage):
The toughest part. 100km in one push. Dark moments hit hard, especially through the night. Physically and mentally draining, but running alongside Jamie made the difference—we kept each other going. When your mind starts to break, the desert tests everything in you. But under the clearest sky full of stars, you realise how small your struggles are—and you keep moving forward.
Day 6–7:
The end is in sight, and the whole camp feels it—but it’s not over. There’s still 60km to go. Day 6 brings brutal climbs and incredible views. Day 7, the dunes take whatever energy you have left. Even sandstorms won’t stop you when the finish line is close.
Final takeaway:
The body is incredible. It adapts, it pushes, it survives. From exhaustion to recovery, it finds a way.
Would I do it again?
Right now—no. But ask me in a week…
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Please donate anything you can to support Steve and Jamie’s fundraising below 🙏 /f/marathon-des-sables-40th-anniversary-race
After 5 years of building Cockleshell22 through the dedication, passion, and relentless hard work of our volunteers, we’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news.
We have been awarded a grant from the Veterans’ Foundation to deliver a 12-month Veteran’s Resilience Weekend programme.
This is a huge milestone for us — and a testament to everyone who has supported the journey so far.
We’d love all supporters of the Armed Forces community to get involved. Keep an eye on our upcoming events and watch out for registration links dropping soon.
These weekends are heavily subsidised and have already proven to be of huge benefit to all participants — offering support, connection, and a renewed sense of strength.
Thank you for standing with us.
#Cockleshell22 #Veterans #Resilience #ArmedForces #VeteranSupport StrongerTogether
After 5 years of building Cockleshell22 through the dedication, passion, and relentless hard work of our volunteers, we’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news.
We have been awarded a grant from the Veterans’ Foundation to deliver a 12-month Veteran’s Resilience Weekend programme.
This is a huge milestone for us — and a testament to everyone who has supported the journey so far.
We’d love all supporters of the Armed Forces community to get involved. Keep an eye on our upcoming events and watch out for registration links dropping soon.
These weekends are heavily subsidised and have already proven to be of huge benefit to all participants — offering support, connection, and a renewed sense of strength.
Thank you for standing with us.
#Cockleshell22 #Veterans #Resilience #ArmedForces #VeteranSupport StrongerTogether
