Todd Carmichael Catches Hannah McKeand: Root Todd on Towards The New Solo And Unsupported World Speed Record To The South Pole!
December 15, 2008
Todd Carmichael has finally caught up to Hannah McKeand’s solo and unsupported record pace to the South Pole. Over the past few days, Todd has been knocking out 20+ miles a day in an all out effort to become the first American to go solo and unsupported to the South Pole. With this pace, Todd may just earn something bigger than he was bargaining for. He could become the fastest human to ever go solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Even more amazing…Todd Carmichael is doing it all on foot!! After having issues with his ski bindings throughout the first few days on Antarctica, Todd decided to shove the skis aside and go about things the old fashioned way…on foot. For most expeditions to the South Pole, losing your skis would be certain disaster and cause to abandon any attempt at reaching The Pole. Todd Carmichael is proving everyone wrong, setting a record pace, and will quite possibly be adding his name to the South Pole record books in a mere 6-7 days.
Todd really needs the support. He is in the home stretch of this great accomplishment. Give Todd your well wishes and encouragement in the comments section of this post. Todd does read this site and will see your response when he gets back state-side. Show him the support as this epedition builds to it’s climatic finish!
By the way, here’s Todd’s latest update:
Day 33 saw a long climb up a seemingly endless hill covered in soft snow and sastrugi that refused to subside. In a sat phone call, Todd compared it to swimming out through crashing waves. But with another 18.35 nautical miles earned after a long day’s work, Todd has now blown across the 88 degree and has finally caught up to the record pace.
Click on the link below the map to hear the story directly from the ice. In the audio dispatch for day 33, Todd describes the hill with no end and dedicates the day to Nancy and Michelle.
Now fill in a comment and encourage Todd to the finish! Good Luck, Todd! We’re All rooting you on!
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[...] on Todd Carmichael’s Solo Trek to the South Pole The Adventurist web site reports that as of December 15th Todd Carmichael was on pace to set a record for the fastest solo [...]