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Nicky Chisholm - 52, a self-confessed adventurer, loves a challenge, delights in cold shenanigans
Nicky is a self-confessed adventurer, loves a challenge, delights in cold shenanigans and is ready to embrace the next stage of her adventur
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Sue Stockdale - First UK woman to reach the magnetic North Pole. Author of “EXPLORE: A Life of Adventure”.
In 1996, Sue Stockdale achieved a remarkable feat: she became the first British woman to set foot on the Magnetic North Pole, a journey she
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Raquel Vélez - a plus sized Latina who discovered her love of the outdoors later in life.
Raquel Vélez is the Founder and CEO of Alpine Parrot, an outdoor apparel company that caters specifically to people of size and people of co
Dec 7, 20233 min read


Steph Jagger - World Record Skier, Claiming Femininity as a Super-Power. Author
Steph set a world record for skiing the most vertical feet in a year, but that is just a small part of her story. She is also an author and
Oct 3, 20233 min read


The Tough Girl Guide to Your First Cold Adventure with Ellen Piercy
Have a feeling you might want to embark on a ‘cold’ adventure? Ellen Piercy thought the same despite never having explored the challenges of
Aug 14, 20234 min read


Genny Brown - Update on her preparation for her solo South Pole Adventure.
Genny is aiming to be the first Aruban to ski to the North and South Poles to raise awareness on the devastating effects of Lyme Disease.
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Bonnie St. John - 1st African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition.
An African-American from a family of modest means, Bonnie became an amputee at age five. Against tremendous odds, she used imagination and..
Aug 2, 20223 min read


Tori Murden McClure - 1st woman and 1st American to ski to the geographic South Pole (1989)
Tori is perhaps best-known as the first woman and first American to row a boat solo across the Atlantic Ocean, having accomplished the feat
Jul 26, 20223 min read


Ann Bancroft - First women to ski to both poles, and lead the first all women's expedition to the...
Minnesota native. Earned a teaching degree from the University of Oregon and taught a short few years before joining a team to dogsled to th
Dec 18, 20213 min read


Liv Arnesen - First woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole (1994)
Liv (pronounced ‘leave’) is a Norwegian educator, cross-country skier, adventurer, guide, and motivational speaker.
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Genny Brown - Aiming to be the first Aruban to ski to the South Pole
Genny is from the sunny Dutch Caribbean Island of Aruba and moved to London 12 years ago. Prior to moving to the UK, Genny attended the Univ
Jan 26, 20213 min read


Jean Muenchrath - Hiking, skiing and exploring wild places.
Jean Muenchrath's passion for hiking, skiing and exploring wild places began as a child in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. In 1982 she
Dec 3, 20203 min read


Mollie Hughes - 29, Youngest woman to ski from Hercules Inlet in Western Antarctica to the South Pol
In 2019 Mollie set off on her most ambitious expedition to date, skiing solo from the coast of Antarctica to the Geographic South Pole.
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Apr 9, 20202 min read
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