After reaching the two poles in 1909 and 1911, Mt Everest in 1953 and the Seven Summits in 1986, Johan Ernst Nilson embarked another “Last great adventure.”
On 04.25.11, In Adventures, expedition, By Bolot
Once I asked Simon Race, a friend of mine, who is an Englishman, “Why are the British so interested in explorations?” He answered, “It is just that we are all crazy!!!” Haha, what a great answer. Simon is a motorcycle adventurer and he loves solo riding long, long distances across the world on his motorbike. Check his Moto-Mondo travel blog.
I firmly believe that all excellence can be modeled and applied effectively. The limits of individual potential can be stretched drastically when introduced to effective strategies and frameworks, which are most importantly matched by a persons desire to constantly enhance themselves in all capacities. ~ Chris Foot
That was him, who shared news about upcoming Chris Foot’s epic walk to the South Pole.
As reported, in November 2010 Chris Foot will attempt to become the first polar expeditionist to travel 1392 miles solo unsupported and unassisted from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole and make an historic return journey.
“This epic route is the only remaining conquest in Antarctica not to be claimed by an expeditionist. Chris will be in partnership with combat stress throughout this expedition in order to raise money for an essential charity that helps former military personnel confront and overcome mental health problems.”
“In recent years expeditions and races such as Extreme World Races South Pole race which featured James Cracknell and Ben Fogel have successfully reached the South Pole with full support and assistance. This has raised the profile of operating in this unforgiving environment and the human endurance required to complete such endeavors.”
“Only the select few dare to travel solo and completely unsupported in their individual pursuits of extreme excellence and self accomplishment. Thriving on the inherent risks and dangers coupled with the protracted period of solitude experienced, captures the essence of ultimate human performance. This is the main driving force behind Chris’s expedition as he aims to push further than ever before in a physical, psychological and emotional capacity.”
Anthony Jinman, the UK Arctic explorer, works hard as usual. This time he is arranging International Scott Centenary Expedition 2012 dedicated to Captain Robert Falcon Scott RN, who a century ago set out with his companions for the South Pole and never returned. Now their descendents will embark on a journey of commemoration. They will lead a sledging team to Captain Scott’s final resting place, to meet relatives from all five families involved and hold a memorial service for the nation.
ISCE 2012 is a part of the Education Through Expeditions project, that you might find in my list of Cold-Related Projects.
GOOD NEWS!
If you are 18-30 year old, there is a chance for you to join that expedition. Anthony Jinman announced the competition. What you need to do is to write an article of 500-1,000 words entitled: “Why Captain Scott is important to me.”
More about the writing competition on the FB page ISCE Daily Telegraph Competition.
Sir David is filming for a BBC 1 series, Frozen Planet
Sir David Attenborough has realised a life-long ambition and reached the North Pole, the BBC has said.
The broadcaster, 84, is filming in the Arctic Circle for Frozen Planet, a BBC One series due to air in late 2011.
Sir David, who has also visited the South Pole for the series, said it was a “huge privilege” to reach both Poles.
The BBC said the seven-part series is the “ultimate polar expedition to the last great wilderness on the planet – before the regions change forever”.
Speaking from the Svalbard archipelago, 700 miles from the North Pole, Sir David said: “The Poles – North and South – look superficially very similar.
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