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Exploring the North and South Pole with Ann Bancroft
Jan 23, 2024
Ann Bancroft, the first woman to ski to the North Pole, discusses her polar expeditions, challenges faced, the impact on education, leading all women's expeditions, and the inspiring work of the Anne Bancroft Foundation.
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- Ann Bancroft became the first woman to ski to the North Pole, facing challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field.
- Anne organized all-women's expeditions, including a journey to the South Pole, to challenge biases and empower women.
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Becoming a Polar Explorer
Anne Bancroft, a polar explorer and adventurer, shares her journey of becoming an explorer since childhood. She recounts how she got the opportunity to join a North Pole expedition and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. Despite her lack of experience with sled dogs, she embraced the training and preparation required for the expedition.
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