Although 2011 may sound like a long way off, it will probably be here before any of us knows it, and the world's top adventurers are already looking ahead in terms of planning their expeditions. One such adventure is just now coming to light, and promises to be an exciting one to follow in the months ahead, as well as when it finally gets underway in less than two years time.
Known as the On Thin Ice 2011 - Anglo-American Trans Arctic Expedition, this polar journey will see adventurers Ripley Davenport, of the U.K., joining forces with American Todd Carmichael on an epic relay to and from the North Pole.
Keep in mind that the logistics are still being worked out, and there is a lot of planning to be done, but the plan is for Todd to set out from Greenland from either Kaffeklubben Island or Cape Morris Jesup and head solo and unsupported to the North Pole. Upon reaching that point, he'll find Ripley waiting for him, and handing off the metaphorical baton, Ripley will begin heading south, also solo and unsupported, to Cape Columbia in Canada. In total, the two men will cover roughly 917 miles on their journey.
The duo has launched a website to support the journey, but as of now there isn't much information yet. Expect that to change soon, as I expect that this will be one of the expeditions that Todd announces at the Explorers Club event tthat I mentioned a few days back. The other, is likely to be his intention to cross Death Valley on foot, which is already posted on his webpage. Ripley isn't taking 2010 off either, as he has an expedition to cross Mongolia solo and unassisted on foot as well. You can see why this new expedition has to wait until 2011!
Expect to hear much more about this in the weeks ahead and as the details fall into place.
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