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Colin O'Brady is an American endurance athlete and explorer who completed a solo, unsupported, human-powered crossing of Antarctica in 2018. The journey ran from November 3 to December 26, covered about 932 miles, and took 54 days; he traveled on foot and skis while hauling his supplies rather than receiving resupply or using wind, kites, dogs, or motorized assistance. The expedition is commonly known as The Impossible First.
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What did Colin O'Brady do in Antarctica?
Colin O'Brady completed a solo, unsupported, human-powered crossing of Antarctica in 2018. He traveled on foot and skis while pulling his supplies behind him.
How long did Colin O'Brady's Antarctic crossing take?
The journey ran from November 3 to December 26, 2018, taking 54 days. The route covered about 932 miles across the continent.
What does unsupported mean in O'Brady's Antarctic expedition?
It means he did not receive food or equipment resupplies during the crossing and had to haul what he needed. The expedition was human-powered, so no vehicle carried him across the route.
Who else made a notable solo Antarctic crossing around the same time?
British explorer Louis Rudd completed a solo crossing shortly after O'Brady. Their expeditions prompted discussion about route definitions and what should count as a complete crossing of Antarctica.
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