Leading from the Edge of the World
After manning the helm of Australia’s research outpost on Antarctica, Rachael Robertson shares her first-hand experience of surviving extreme isolation for those of us going through it now.
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My Wife Made Me Walk to the South Pole!
Simon Murray, ex-Legionnaire and businessman extraordinaire, also happened to become the oldest man (63) to walk 1200 km to the South Pole in 2004.
Becca Pizzi: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. Twice.
Crossing 16 timezones, sleeping in airplanes, and changing in airport bathrooms, Becca Pizzi has won 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents, and she's done it 2 times. Becca is the Hero Next Door.
Antarctica's largest floating ice shelf is highly sensitive to warming of the ocean
Much of West Antarctica’s ice lies below sea level, and warming ocean temperatures may lead to runaway ice sheet retreat.
Alone Across Antarctica Part 5: The Impossible Truth on Antarctica
A virtually impossible world record crossing on Antarctica is disavowed by polar legends; but who is right in the final analysis?
Alone Across Antarctica Part 4: Mike Horn's Race Against Time
Ultra-Adventurer Mike Horn still holds the longest record on Antarctica; does the new world-record traverse measure up?
Alone Across Antarctica Part 3: Nowhere to Hide - Børge Ousland's World Record Legacy
Norwegian legend Børge Ousland, who navigated unknown landscapes in 1997 to become the first person ever to cross Antarctica alone, has a message for would-be record breakers.