Amerikanac postao prvi čovjek koji je sam prešao Antarktiku

Colin O’Brady postao je u srijedu prvi čovjek koji je sam samcat prešao Antarktiku, nakon posljednje etape koja je trajala 32 sata.

Tridesettrogodišnjem Amerikancu trebala su 54 dana da na skijama završi 1500 kilometara dugo putovanje s jedne na drugu obalu zaleđenog kontinenta.

O’Brady se na posljednju etapu od 125 kilometra otisnuo na božićno jutro i uspješno je završio za 32 sata.

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I made it!!! I officially set foot on the Frozen Continent today- 24 hrs earlier than expected. Antarctica greeted with a stunning panoramic view on a blue bird day. The air temperature was a balmy -25C when I stepped off the plane, see the puff of frozen air coming out of my mouth in the photo. This place is incredibly enchanting; my body has a visceral reaction to its beauty. My cheeks were literally sore for 15 minutes after landing as I could not wipe the smile off my face. There will be many hard days ahead, but today was joyful. The expedition itself has not begun quite yet. The first step is hitching a ride to the continent in this huge plane and landing on a 3 mile blue ice runway, near an encampment called Union Glacier where I am now. I am camping here awaiting good weather to be dropped off at my starting point. Once that happens, hopefully in the next couple of days, a small twin otter ski plane will take me to the edge of the continent. Then I will begin my crossing. For now, I’m resting my head for the first night in my tent in Antarctica, the first of many on the frozen ground. #TheImpossibleFirst #BePossible

Objavu dijeli Colin O'Brady (@colinobrady) Lis 31, 2018 u 7:59 PDT

Mladić iz Portlanda objavio je fotografiju na Instagramu uz drvenu ploču koja označava kraj ledene ploče Ross gdje završava kopnena masa kontinenta i počinje vječni led.

“Kada sam skijama prešao ovu zamišljenu crtu, ostvario sam svoj cilj: postao sam prvi čovjek u povijesti koji je prešao Antarktiku od jedne do druge obale, sam samcat i bez ičije pomoći”, napisao je O’Brady.

Isti podvig, ali nakon O’Bradyja ostvario je Britanac Loui Rudd, blizak prijatelj Henryja Worsleya koji je 2016. umro od infekcije nekoliko dana nakon što je odustao manje od 50 kilometara od cilja. (Hina)

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Day 50: STRUNG OUT BUT STILL MOVING. I can’t believe I been out here all alone for 50 days. Even having lived it, I can’t quite wrap my mind around it. This wind storm still has not subsided so I spent another day getting beat down. Fingers crossed I catch a break on the weather soon. I’ve been writing a lot about the mental game as it’s clearly the most crucial part of this challenge (or any challenge for that matter). However today I want to honor my body and health. I wholeheartedly believe that nothing in life is more important that being healthy. Without that it’s hard to do or do fully. I’m so fortunate to have parents that instilled that in me from a young age, teaching me the importance of healthy eating and exercise. My dad is an organic farmer so I guess you could say it’s in my blood. Despite feeling exhausted and worn out, I’m grateful for having lived a healthy lifestyle, for without that I’m certain my body would have given up by now. And on the health front, I’m glad to be partnered with @Grandrounds who go above and beyond to guide people to the highest quality healthcare. It’s incredible to know they provide access to medical expertise literally anywhere on the planet! #GrandRounds #TheImpossibleFirst #BePossible

Objavu dijeli Colin O'Brady (@colinobrady) Pro 22, 2018 u 8:46 PST