Felicity and Antarctica

Felicity Aston is " preparing for a historic solo crossing of Antarctica on skis. She aims to become the first person to cross Antarctica alone using only muscle power."

Didn't Borge Ousland do that in 1996?
Perhaps she's the first woman-- if she succeeds.

As of this morning the weather was delaying her start. As soon as possible she'll be off and reporting her progress. Perhaps I'll follow along since she's promised to give daily reports.

Felicity's not a newcomer to the Antarctica:

"At 23:09 on 29th December 2009, Felicity stood at the Geographic South Pole having successfully led the largest and most international women's team ever to make the 900km ski journey. Her 8-woman team involved members from the Commonwealth countries of Cyprus, Ghana, India, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, New Zealand, Jamaica and the UK - many of whom had little or no previous expedition experience."

I do find Antarctica fascinating. And if I lack the prowess, strength, fortitude, and courage to even harbor a thought about partaking in anything resembling a walk there, I am a loyal reader.

Borge Ousland offers trips to Patagonia and the North Pole .You'll need a sleeping bag that works at minus 40 degrees Celsius.

I have gone on Ranger led hikes, but I expect that doesn't count. The temperature was hot, but not the heat that attracts real adventurers.

Both Felicity and Borge wrote books about their exploits-- good reading during the winter.