Captain Harpreet Chandi also known as Polar Preet, a 32-year-old Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer and physiotherapist has created a history by becoming the first Woman to complete a solo unsupported trek to the south pole. After traveling 700 miles pulling a pulk or sledge with all of her gear and braving temperature of – 50 degrees Celsius and wind speed of about 60 miles per hour, she revealed the historic success on her live blog at the end of 40 Day.
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