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The Coldest Journey on Earth

Photo; Sir Ranulph Fiennes SOURCE Telegraph.co.uk

from The New York Times

September 21, 2012, 5:05 PM

By ALEXANDER KUMAR

This week, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world’s greatest living explorer, released details of his latest undertaking.

Departing at the end of the year, Sir Ranulph will lead a team of six men, including Brian Newham, Ian Prickett and Spencer Smirl, to make the first crossing of the continent of Antarctica during the Antarctic winter. This is one of the last great journeys remaining on our planet. . . . Read Complete Report

from youtube

BBC News HD – Sir Ranulph Fiennes to attempt record Antarctica trek 2012

Published on Sep 16, 2012 by 

BREAKING NEWS: British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is to lead the first team on foot across Antarctica during the southern winter. . . From text posted with video on youtube