British Explorer Embarks on Antarctic Journey

Author:
AlJazeera English
Publisher:
AlJazeera English
Publication Date:
7 January 2013
Tags:
Oceans and Rivers, Africa

One of the world's greatest living explorers is about to take on one of the last remaining polar challenges.
Ranulph Fiennes and his team are attempting what they have dubbed 'The Coldest Journey.' They are crossing Antarctica during the region's winter, a six-month expedition in almost constant darkness.

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