Events tagged with "pole of inaccessibility"

Historical Events tagged with "pole of inaccessibility"

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Exploration & Discovery

First Ski and Kite Trek to Antarctic Pole

January 19th, 2007 18 years ago

A four-man team named N2i undertook an unprecedented journey using only skis and kites to achieve a remarkable 1,093-mile trek to the Antarctic pole of inaccessibility. They accomplished this feat without any mechanical assistance, marking the first successful expedition to this remote location since 1965. The team braved the harsh Antarctic conditions and demonstrated exceptional endurance, showcasing the possibilities of human-powered exploration in one of the planet's most challenging environments.