IT is a feat so remarkable that more people have landed on the moon.

And now a Cofton Hackett man has become a member of the elite club after finishing his dangerous 1,100 mile trek of the Antarctica completely unsupported.

Paramedic and army reservist Chris Brooke, 34, began the daring mission with his six-man team, Spear 17, in November, battling icy conditions plummeting to -50c.

Only six people had achieved the feat before him, but after 67 days his team hit their target on Saturday, January 21, becoming the first British group to ever complete the challenge.

Expedition team leader Lou Rudd said: "We’ve all been challenged physically and mentally, but the team has been as strong as it was possible to be.

"With this team, it’s been possible to attempt the distance, face the weather, the crevasses, the terrain and the isolation."

The expedition, which initially involved six members but saw one drop out during the trip for medical reasons, has so far raised £26,500 for ABF The Soldiers' Charity.

The team also made the journey in memory of adventurer Henry Worsley, who sadly died attempting his own solo crossing of Antarctica last year.

Mr Rudd added: "More people have landed on the moon than have walked across the continent of Antarctica.

"We are following in the footsteps of explorers like Shackleton and Scott.

"We have also paid tribute to my friend and fellow adventurer Henry Worsley.

"In Henry’s memory, we finished what he started."

Chris is expected to return to the UK in February. To donate, visit justgiving.com/fundraising/spear17.