
Pack ice, seal fat and the big slide: Tim and Ernest's incredible journey
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Challenges and Thrills in South Georgia
The chapter highlights the difficulties faced during the journey to South Georgia, including navigation challenges, living conditions below deck, and struggles with sickness and sleep deprivation. The team reflects on their intense experience navigating dangerous winds and currents to reach their destination, despite facing adverse weather conditions and nearly ending up on rocky cliffs. Additionally, the climbers replicate a famous slide down a dangerous slope taken by Ernest Shackleton and his men, showcasing the thrill of retracing historic steps while ensuring safety during the climb.
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