Captain Preet Chandi aims to be the first woman to cross Antarctica coast-to-coast solo and unsupported
Preet Chandi is now training for a coast-to-coast trek of Antarctica, which will be more than 1,000 miles
Capt Chandi, from Sinfin, said the new challenge would be an inland crossing starting at the grounding line for Hercules Inlet and ending at the Reedy Glacier. Capt Chandi told BBC Breakfast when she arrived at Heathrow Airport in January after her expedition from the Hercules Inlet to the South Pole that theShe has since confirmed her application to Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions for her coast-to-coast journey was approved a few weeks ago and she plans to begin the challenge in October.
In an Instagram post, she said: "Why did I go to Antarctica in the first place and why am I going back?
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Jonathan Rea a class apart after breaking the lap record twice to secure poleJonathan Rea will start race one at Donington from pole after setting not one, but two new lap records during a dominant WorldSBK qualifying display.
Weiterlesen »
'Lives at risk' as national heatwave emergency declared with temperatures set to hit 40CThe Met Office has warned that people's lives could be at risk as it indicated it is likely that a new UK record temperature could be set early next week.
Weiterlesen »
Health Minister welcomes plan to offer Covid booster vaccine to everyone over 50New advice which will see everyone aged 50 and over in Northern Ireland offered a Covid booster vaccine this autumn has been welcomed by Health Minister Robin Swann
Weiterlesen »
Tom Hanks learned Saving Private Ryan lines from helmet on Irish beach'He was just one of the lads.' Irish movie extras share memories of filming on a Wexford beach with tomhanks as the Hollywood star learned his lines for Saving Private Ryan 📽🎞
Weiterlesen »
UK to hit 40°C within days as European heat dome races towards usBREAKING: The UK is set for record-breaking heat with a new forecast now predicting 40°C temperatures next week.
Weiterlesen »
UK heatwave: COBRA meeting called as national emergency declared over soaring temperaturesThere is a 50% chance of temperatures reaching 40C somewhere in the UK, with the Met Office issuing its first-ever red warning for extreme heat. The UK Health Security Agency increased its heat health warning from level three to level four - a 'national emergency'.
Weiterlesen »