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No team of women, from any nation, had previously completed this formidable challenge using muscle power alone. It was the ultimate opportunity to show that women have the mental strength and physical endurance to operate in the most hostile environment on earth.

The Ice Maiden team covered 1,700km using muscle-power alone, pulling sledges and battling temperatures of -50°C and wind speeds of over 60mph during their three-month journey.

Unsupported, and with only two resupply points along the route, they carried all the supplies and equipment needed to survive for up to 600km at a time.