The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice—Crossing Antarctica Alone

The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice—Crossing Antarctica Alone

Colin O’Brady’s awe-inspiring memoir spans his recovery from a tragic accident to his 932-mile solo crossing of Antarctica.

Prior to December 2018, no individual had ever crossed the landmass of Antar…

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