Color photograph from February 2001 documenting the groundbreaking trans-Antarctic expedition by American explorer Ann Bancroft (then 45) and Norwegian explorer Liv Arnesen (then 47), the first two women to ski and sail (using snow kites) across the entire continent of Antarctica. In the foreground, the two women are seen from behind as they ski across a vast, flat, snow-covered expanse under a pale sky, each pulling a heavily loaded ~250-pound sled via harnesses and poles; they wear bright red expedition suits with fur-trimmed hoods, backpacks, and ski gear, with mountains visible in the distant hazy background. In the upper right inset photo, a close-up portrait shows Bancroft and Arnesen smiling warmly together outdoors, both dressed in matching blue jackets, scarves (one red, one blue), and casual pants, sitting side by side with relaxed, joyful expressions against a snowy or mountainous backdrop, celebrating their 94-day, 1,707-mile achievement completed without dogs, motors, or external assistance. #AnnBancroft #LivArnesen #AntarcticaExpedition #WomenExplorers #PolarAdventure
#OTD in 2001, Ann Bancroft, 45, and Liv Arnesen, 47, completed a transcontinental expedition becoming the first 2 women to successfully ski & sail (using snow kites) across Antarctica.
94 days, 1,707 miles, each pulling a ~250lb sled w/o the help of dogs, motors, or other humans. #adventure #firsts
