(NewsNation) — Explorer Colin O’Brady is setting off on what he hopes will be a record-breaking expedition at the bottom of the world—crossing Antarctica solo, on foot and completely unsupported.
The trek is expected to take O’Brady about 110 days, with him venturing across the Ross Ice Shelf—a roughly 1,780-mile journey. If that weren’t challenging enough, O’Brady will be dragging a 500-pound sled containing all the supplies he’ll need to survive on the frozen continent. NBC News reports that O’Brady is calling the expedition Further.
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On Saturday, O’Brady announced he had landed in Antarctica and was camping at Union Glacier for a couple of days before being flown to his drop-off point, where he will begin the adventure.
“Last bits of preparation under way! Vibes are high,” O’Brady said on Instagram. “Feeling so excited and grateful to be here!”
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Over the years, O’Brady has built a reputation for traversing Antarctica at record-breaking speeds. According to his website, in 2018 he became the first person in history to complete a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica’s landmass—a 932-mile journey he finished in 54 days. This adventure was documented in his book, “The Impossible First.” This time around, Tudum, an official companion site to Netflix, reports that O’Brady’s trek will unfold in an upcoming documentary.
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