No Horizon Is So Far: Two Women and Their Extraordinary Journey Across Antarctica

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In February 2001, former schoolteachers Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen became the first women to cross the Antarctic continent on foot. Against all odds, they walked, skied, or ice-sailed for nearly three months in temperatures as cold as -35°F, towing their 250-pound supply sledges across 1700 miles of terrain riddled with rotten ice and deadly, hidden crevasses. Haunted by the failures of those who had attempted the crossing before them, they raced to complete the journey before the harsh Antarctic winter set in ...

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In February 2001, former schoolteachers Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen became the first women to cross the Antarctic continent on foot. Against all odds, they walked, skied, or ice-sailed for nearly three months in temperatures as cold as -35°F, towing their 250-pound supply sledges across 1700 miles of terrain riddled with rotten ice and deadly, hidden crevasses. Haunted by the failures of those who had attempted the crossing before them, they raced to complete the journey before the harsh Antarctic winter set in and 24 hours of daylight became 24 hours of impenetrable darkness. Though modern technology could not ensure rescue should they need it, website transmissions and satellite phone calls enabled more than 3 million children from 65 countries to bear witness to the journey. In accomplishing the seemingly impossible, Ann and Liv inspired classrooms and re-ignited the aspirations of more than twenty-thousand adults who wrote to thank and encourage them.Chronicling the dramatic details of this historic expedition, No Horizon Is So Far explores what drove Ann and Liv across the ice and ultimately into hearts and history books around the world. It traces the birth of their dream, its re-emergence when they were adults, their tenacious work to assemble the necessary money and gear, and their brutally taxing trek from the Norwegian sector to the American base at McMurdo Bay. About journeys both literal and figurative, each marked with suspense, danger, and incredible endurance No Horizon Is So Far celebrates two modern-day heroines and that which is heroic in all of us.

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Editorial Reviews

BookPage
An inspiring true story of their icebound dream.
Curled Up With A Good Book
Through their eyes we see that ice can be beautiful [and] remote places have a bounty of spiritual gifts.
— August, 2003
Deseret Morning News
A truly thrilling adventure that starts fast and never lets up...By page 2, most readers will be hooked and want to know more.
Health
If you need your own escape, dive into the explorer's new book...[a] chilling read.
— September, 2003
National Geographic Adventure
What makes this book interesting goes beyond the hard environment...It's the spirit with which this particular expedition was run...Inspiring.
Publishers Weekly
In February 2001, Bancroft and Arnesen, "total stranger[s]," became the first women to cross Antarctica on foot. The women-Bancroft, 48, of Minnesota, was the first woman to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles; Arnesen, 50, an Oslo resident, was the first woman to ski solo to the South Pole-met in 1998 and set to work finding corporate sponsors and undergoing intensive physical training. International educators and millions of students in 116 countries participated in an online curriculum as the two ex-schoolteachers, inspired by Shackleton and other explorers, began their grueling 2,300-mile journey in mid-November 2000. They walked, skied and ice-sailed through bitter cold (temperatures sank as low as -35 degrees Farenheit) while hauling 250-pound fiberglass sledges filled with food, medications and electronic equipment, including handheld GPS units and a laptop. Along the way, they did regularly scheduled satellite phone interviews with CNN. Their high-tech trek turned into a physical and emotional ordeal as they survived injuries, blizzards, accidents and anxious moments, crossing crevasses to emerge triumphant three months later. Although the triple-track format of three different writers interrupting one another is sometimes jarring, the authors' descriptive details and vivid writing bring the adventure alive. In addition to a lengthy "what they carried" equipment list, the book's finale features interviews with people who were caught up in the expedition or directly involved. Maps, 16-page color insert. Agent, Laureen Rowland. (Oct. 1) Forecast: The $100,000 marketing campaign includes national ads, a 10-city tour and radio and TV appearances, including the CBS Early show. Da Capo is publishing Bancroft and Arnesen's children's book this fall, Ann and Liv Cross Antarctica: A Dream Come True! Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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In this exciting adventure narrative, the authors document the joys and challenges of their 2300-mile overland journey across Antarctica. Previous to that feat, Bancroft made history as the first woman to cross both the North and the South Poles, while Arnesen became the first female to ski alone to the South Pole. Their book takes the form of journal-like entries, covering the genesis of their journey, the hard work it took to raise money and acquire equipment, and, of course, the grueling trek itself, which included walking, ice-sailing, and skiing. As former teachers, Bancroft and Arnesen saw to it that they were in communication with children in 116 countries, using web-site transmissions and satellite phone calls. Photos, maps, an equipment list, and correspondence enhance a book that will inspire readers to live out their dreams.-Jo-Anne Mary Benson, Osgoode, Ont. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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Adult/High School-Two middle-aged schoolteachers, an American and a Norwegian, set out in November 2000 to become the first women to travel across Antarctica on foot. Both women had extensive experience traveling on polar ice under very difficult conditions, but this journey was the ultimate test of their endurance. Arnesen and Bancroft relate that as children they both searched unsuccessfully for stories of girls having adventures and overcoming physical dangers. As adults they wanted to share their accomplishments in a way that would encourage others, especially children, to cultivate dreams and strive to attain them. They recruited teachers to develop a curriculum based on their expedition that could be used in art, science, mathematics, and literature classes. Cell phones, cameras, and a laptop computer allowed teachers and students to follow their progress as they dashed across the ice to reach their destination before winter darkness set in. And what an exciting trip it was. They often used skis with sails to glide over the ice. Each woman pulled a sled with up to 80 pounds of food and gear. They were in constant danger from fluky winds, deep crevasses, and temperatures as low as minus 35 degrees. The authors chronicle their daily life with a realistic yet inspiring attitude and reveal many intimate details. Color photos of the women training and of their expedition enhance the text. Teens will be inspired to live out their dreams, thus accomplishing the women's goal in writing this firsthand account.-Penny Stevens, Andover College, Portland, ME Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Disappointing account of the first two-woman expedition across Antarctica, as told by the participants. Former schoolteachers Bancroft and Arnesen both had extensive outdoor experience, including previous Antarctic trips, before they teamed up for their joint adventure. As quickly becomes clear, Antarctic exploration is no game for dilettantes or amateurs. When she recruited Arnesen, a Norwegian who had skied alone to the South Pole and across Greenland, Bancroft had already put together a team to line up corporate sponsorship and to negotiate the various governmental and other hurdles any would-be visitor to the southernmost continent must deal with. The expedition's troubles began when the airline contracted to fly the two women to their starting point raised its price; ultimately, they arrived some two weeks late. Once on the ice, they faced a string of hardships and near-disasters. Bancroft injured a shoulder attempting to handle the sails they used to pull themselves and their sleds over the ice. An emergency signal went out without their knowledge, almost resulting in a rescue plane being sent. At the same time, they traveled with satellite phones, laptop computers, and the latest high-tech cold-weather gear (listed by brand name in an appendix). In the end, hard work and sheer stubbornness got them across the continent in a journey they saw as an inspiration for women and for the disadvantaged everywhere, even though they fell short of the coastline. Alternating their accounts with summaries by Dahle, the explorers do their best to conjure up their experience for stay-at-home readers. Unfortunately, the few moments of drama seem insufficient payoff for their ordeal. By all rights,this should be the stuff of epic, but many readers are likely to be left cold.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780738207940
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press
  • Publication date: 9/16/2003
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Pages: 253
  • Product dimensions: 6.32 (w) x 9.24 (h) x 1.09 (d)

Meet the Author

Ann Bancroft is the first woman in history to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles. She has been featured in the books Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century and Women of Courage; inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame; and named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year." She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit the author's website at www.yourexpedition.com. Liv Arnesen became the first woman to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole, a 50-day expedition of 745 miles. She wrote a book about that solo expedition that was a bestseller in her native Norway. She lives outside of Oslo. Visit the author's website at www.yourexpedition.com.

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Table of Contents

1 Hell 1
2 Sister Souls 11
3 A Path Paved with Ice and Money 33
4 "Send Rescue" 55
5 Waiting 67
6 Underway, Overwhelmed 95
7 Push to the Pole 129
8 Titan Dome 161
9 Beyond Endurance 179
10 End of the Journey 191
11 A Narrow Escape 203
Route Maps 223
Epilogue 225
The Equipment List 241
Acknowledgments 247
About yourexpedition 253
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