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My aim may not be simple,
but it is straightforward - put an American name to the last of the great geographical challenges - the most demanding and arduous endeavors on earth – each alone,
without assistance, re-supplies or the aid of machine or animal. Welcome to Expedition Earth, a portal to these expeditions
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Recent:
(Accomplished) First American to cross Antarctic on foot, 700 miles from the Coast to the South Pole - Solo, Unsupported and Unaided.- new World Record.
Despite ski failure 8 miles into the 700 mile journey, at 6:04PM December 21st 2008, after 39 days
7 hours and 49 minutes of solo trekking, Todd Carmichael arrived at the South Pole, in ski boots, claiming the title as the
first American to accomplish the feat. Moreover, Todd incredibly made up an early 50-mile deficit to establish a
new World Record. Take a moment to watch the expedition videos (right) or review the expedition blog, containing podcasts
from the Ice.
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Current: After being turned back on his first attempt, Todd is preparing
for a second attempt at the first solo self contained crossing of Death Valley wilderness. Pulling over 450 pounds of water,
food and gear in a self-fabricated rickshaw (Pig III) the challenge is a daunting one. In short, given the overall weight,
the distance, the climate conditions and the brutal terrain, this expedition presses the known limits of human locomotion
in the desert environment.
