But his hobby is adventures - and the South Pole trek is the latest in a long series of incredible journeys. Earlier this year they conquered Africa's highest peak Mt. Kilimanjaro, as well as climbing to a height of 17,500 feet in the Himalayas. In August they took on Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain. Miles' other achievements have included over 40 sport parachute jumps, Zambesi white water rafting, tandem cycling marathons, abseiling, hot air ballooning, technical ice climbing plus countless marathons. If I can show that trekking to the South Pole is possible for a blind man, then maybe I can inspire someone who's just lost their sight to pick up a white cane and take that first step across the road into the future.
Life's a journey.
It can be exciting, scary, exhilarating and I want to live it - to the full. The South Pole presents a momentous challenge for any person. The fact that Miles is blind creates an extra dimension. My hands act as my eyes. I recognise objects by touch and the gloves will represent a further obstacle to me handling equipment, with frostbite an ever present risk.