Polar Exposure: An All-Women's Expedition to the North Pole - Felicity Aston

Felicity Aston is no stranger to long, tough expeditions: after all, she was the first women to ski solo across Antarctica. Not content with that, she set out to do something even more extraordinary: lead a team of 10 women with limited experience, all from different countries and backgrounds, to ski to the North Pole. The expedition shattered preconceptions of what 'kind of woman' can take on challenges like this. Bravo ladies!

From the back cover:

When British Explorer Felicity Aston put out an open call for women with little to no experience willing to brave the elements on an expedition to the North Pole, she was stunned to have over 1000 applicants. Narrowing it down to ten women from ten different countries, the team spent the next two years training for this unique opportunity.

Each member of the team tells part of the story in her own words, chronicling their gruelling preparation in Iceland and Oman, the anticipation for the journey, and the terrifying conditions of the Arctic. Aston beautifully weaves each woman’s account into the greater expedition narrative, reminding readers of the teamwork needed to complete such a feat. Set against a backdrop of Arctic pack ice that is thinner, newer, and less stable than ever before due to climate change—the team face the reality that anything and everything could go wrong at any moment.

Over 60 stunning photographs illustrate the journey, illuminating the breathtaking landscape along with the joy, pain, and determination of these ten women. Polar Exposure is a powerful celebration of the perseverance of women in science, sports, and exploration that sheds light on all that it takes to reach the top of the world.