The Expedition
We will be the first all-women’s team and the first women of our nations to ski/kite to the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility.
What we will do
Traverse the large Antarctic plateau with two main objectives:
Objective 1
The first all female team to reach the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility
Arrive at the South Pole of Inaccessibility as the first all-female team to do so under our own power (using snowkiting and skiing).
Objective 2
Reach the South Pole
Travel from the South Pole of Inaccessibility to the Geographic South Pole (total distance: >2500km).
Objective 3
Work as a team on an unsupported mission
Carry all supplies in a pulka weighing 100-150kg, no outside assistance in a 50 day time frame.
Why we want to complete this expedition
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Pre-Expedition Phase
Phase 1
Travel to Antarctica (Cape Town)
Using Ultima Antarctica as our logistics provider, we will fly from Cape Town to Novo runway in northeastern Antarctica.
Phase 2
Travel to Thorshammer
We will then finish our preparations with the team at Ultima Antarctica before being transported to our starting point. This is a well-known starting point for ski and kite expeditions in this region at an altitude of 2400m.
Altitude — Sea level
Cape Town to Antarctica
Using Ultima Antarctica as our logistics provider, we will fly from Cape Town to Novo runway in northeastern Antarctica.
The Journey
We will live on the ice and camp in subzero temperatures.
- Teamwork and skill are essential for our survival and success.
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~50 Days
The expedition will begin in November 2026
3700m
Highest altitude
>2500km total distance
Total Distance
Route Information
Starting Point: Thorshammer
72° 00' 23'' S 10° 51' 48''E at 2400m altitude
Destination 1: Southern Pole of Inaccessibility
82° 6'S 54°59'E at 3700m altitude
Final Destination: Geographic South Pole
90° S at 2400m altitude
