Captain Preet Chandi's hopes to become the first woman to cross Antarctica alone and unsupported
Preet Chandi made history when she became the first woman of colour to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported in JanuaryAn Army officer who made history trekking to the South Pole has begun a challenge to become the first woman to cross Antarctica alone and unsupported.
On Monday, she set off from Hercules Inlet and hopes to reach Reedy Glacier within 75 days.In "phase two" of her expedition, Capt Chandi, from Sinfin, set off on her coast-to-coast journey with her sledge, weighing about 120kg , loaded with her kit., she said it was "very windy outside but I'm glad I've started".
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