Podcast appearances and mentions of Felicity Aston

This week, polar scientist, explorer and author of “Life Lessons From Explorers: Learn how to weather life’s storms from history’s greatest explorers” Felicity Aston reflects on her experience of leading a failed North Pole expedition and the time it’s taken her to face and process that failure. Aston uses the example of the historical Scottish explorer David Livingston to show how much can be gained from time and perspective and to illustrate the challenge of balancing success and failure in exploration and in life.  

Robin Ince and Brian Cox venture into the captivating and surprisingly mysterious realm of ice. Joining them on this cool adventure is former ice dancer Darren Harriot, glaciologist Liz Morris, polar explorer Felicity Aton and ice chemist Christoph Salzmann. From beautifully formed snowflakes to ice shelves in Antarctica our guests discuss the fascinating science suspended in solid water and how much is still to be discovered. With the help of a gin and tonic they explore the properties of ice - like why it floats and how there are 20 phases of ice, three of which were accidentally discovered by our guest Christoph. Darren shares his respect and fear for ice having learnt to dance and ice-skate on it. Liz discusses how analysing deep ice can provide a window into our past climate whilst also helping us understand our present one and why penguins can be problematic. Polar explorer Felicity explains how being able to read the colours, shapes and sounds of the ice have helped to keep her alive as she's traversed the highly inhospitable (but also incredibly beautiful) polar regions. Producer: Melanie Brown Exec Producer: Alexandra Feachem Assistant Producer: Olivia Jani

On January 23, 2012, Felicity Aston made history as the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. Her remarkable journey and extensive career as a Polar Explorer and Climate Researcher have taken her to some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.Connect with Felicity: Website If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Exploring the North and South Pole with Ann BancroftThis episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®. 

In this unique episode, Jennifer answers all of your burning questions that you asked them (Dy + Jen). There's a mix of adventure questions and some comedy, of course! Dyana is also thru-hiking the Colorado Trail so make sure to go give her some encouragement and stay tuned for our on trail episodes rolling out in the next few weeks! Follow Callie Russell as mentioned in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/caprakhan/Listen to Dan + Kiki's episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2033939/12494116Listen to Felicity Aston's episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2033939/14057757Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

For the first episode of a new series of That Wilbur Smith Show, and in honour of International Women's Day, Tom and Christopher talk to a real life hero who might have stepped out of the pages of a Wilbur Smith book, Felicity Aston, polar explorer and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone!Felicity's website : http://www.felicityaston.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historian Tom Harper and author Christopher Winn explore the exhilarating world of legendary adventure writer Wilbur Smith with special guest and real life hero Felicity Aston, polar explorer and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sixth episode of our specialist series, Explore: How To Plan An Expedition, continues our Camp Life mini series, where we speak to a single individual about a specific type of expedition terrain. In this Polar episode, our guest is Felicity Aston. You may recognise her from our Five P's episode. In this episode, Matt talks to Felicity about polar accessibility, navigation, managing water, avoiding injuries, and her tips and tricks for dealing with extreme temperatures. Felicity is a British polar explorer, author, speaker and student research scientist. In 2012 she became the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica. Starting out as a Meteorologist with the British Antarctic Survey, her expeditions have included the first British Women's crossing of Greenland, a 6000km drive to the South Pole, a 36,000km drive to the Pole of Cold, and leading international teams of women on ski expeditions to both the North and South Poles. In 2015 she was awarded The Queen's Polar Medal and was appointed an MBE for services to polar exploration.You can find out more about the Royal Geographical Society and access advice and support for field research and scientific expeditions by visiting www.rgs.org/in-the-field or follow them on @rgs_ibg.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally aired Aug 13, 2018Felicity Aston MBE is a British Polar Explorer, author, speaker and expedition leader. In 2012, she became the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica, a journey of 1084 miles that took 59 days to complete. That expedition garnered her a Guinness World Record. She has also been elected Fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society in London and The Explorers Club in New York.Her love for polar exploration began at the age of 23 at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula, where she monitored the climate as a meteorologist.Her expeditions have taken her to places like Greenland, where she became the first British woman to cross the giant landmass, both the North and South Pole, and to leading numerous record-breaking adventures all over the world, involving all women teams.Her story is truly inspirational and her achievements are downright amazing.Her website: www.felicityaston.co.ukHer Twitter: @felicity_astonHer Facebook: @felicity.aston.5Our Sponsors:* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we talk to polar explorer Felicity Aston MBE.We talk to Felicity about how her first job out of university was in the Antarctic, what it takes to travel alone for months at a time and what characteristics she looks for in a potential candidate to join her on an expedition.You can follow find Felicity on Twitter here. --Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jen and Dyana talk with Felicity Aston, a British Polar Explorer, Author, Climate Scientist, and Speaker. In 2012, she achieved the remarkable feat of being the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica, covering a distance of 1,084 miles. The expedition spanned 59 days, culminating in her securing a well-deserved place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Felicity's accomplishment stands as a significant milestone in Antarctic exploration. It's safe to say she is much cooler than Jen and Dyana.More on Felicity Aston: Website: http://www.felicityaston.co.ukThe B.I.G North Pole Research Expedition:https://www.bignorthpole.comBooks from Felicity: All Books TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guzHdf7mp0EWhere to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

The second episode of our new specialist series, Explore: How To Plan An Expedition, focuses on The Five P's - Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. In this episode, Matt speaks with Nigel Winser, Felicity Aston, and Stephen Jones about the importance of proper planning. The vast majority of the time, expeditions are won or lost in the planning stage, and often, the moment you step into the field isn't the start of your expedition, it's half way. Matt, Nigel, Felicity and Steve discuss common pitfalls in planning, methods of team selection, and advice and resources out there.Nigel Winser needs little introduction; his career directing interdisciplinary research and learning programmes in Africa, the Middle East and Asia spans decades. He was Deputy Director of the RGS, responsible for developing and managing 11 major field programmes, and Executive Director at Earthwatch leading its ‘citizen science' programmes to support conservation and sustainable development priorities worldwide.Felicity Aston MBE is a British polar explorer, author, speaker and student research scientist. In 2012 she became the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica. Starting out as a Meteorologist with the British Antarctic Survey, Felicity has since been involved in many ground-breaking expeditions. She is currently undertaking research investigating airborne microplastic deposited on Arctic Ocean sea ice. Steve Jones is an Expeditions Manager for Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions. He also works as a speaker, and advises on safety management and crisis management to projects around the world. Steve is also a contributor to the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine, and Vice-President for Expeditions and Fieldwork on the RGS Council.You can find out more about the RGS and use the Explore digital resources by visiting rgs.org/explore, or @rgs_ibg on socials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Earth's average surface temperature has risen by one Celsius since the late 19th century, an increase which has a lasting impact on our entire planet, not to mention some of the world's coldest and extreme areas. With reports suggesting that Arctic sea ice is now shrinking by 12.6% per decade, crucial data found in polar sea ice which can help predict future climate change is disappearing before our eyes. The Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by explorer, climate scientist and Rolex-partner Felicity Aston MBE, to hear how she has witnessed Polar landscapes change in recent years and what critical data she anticipates to capture in her latest expedition ‘Before It's Gone North'. This is Planet Hope, a new podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Series producer: Anya PearceClips: New Scientist, Sky News, BBC World Service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felicity Aston was the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica and is a champion of female adventurers. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Equality, Gender, Inspiration, Nature, Science, Survivors

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg --from the bottom of the world -- Antarctica aboard Silversea's new ship The Silver Endeavour. Felicity Aston, the first woman to ski across the Antarctic Solo chats with Peter about her experience and the challenges she faced while traversing the continent as well as the life lessons she learned during her 59 day journey across the forbidden continent. Then, Expedition Lead Conrad Combrink, who has been to Antarctica 79 times- on his vast experience. And the challenges of climate change, global warming, as well as the demands -- and necessity -- of responsible tourism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg --from the bottom of the world -- Antarctica aboard Silversea's new ship The Silver Endeavour. Felicity Aston, the first woman to ski across the Antarctic Solo chats with Peter about her experience and the challenges she faced while traversing the continent as well as the life lessons she learned during her 59 day journey across the forbidden continent. Then, Expedition Lead Conrad Combrink, who has been to Antarctica 79 times- on his vast experience. And the challenges of climate change, global warming, as well as the demands -- and necessity -- of responsible tourism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the special Christmas episode of The Edition! Up first: What a year in politics it has been. 2022 has seen five education secretaries, four chancellors, three prime ministers and two monarchs. But there is only one political team that can make sense of it all. The Spectator's editor Fraser Nelson, deputy political editor Katy Balls and assistant editor Isabel Hardman discuss what has surely been one of the most dramatic years in British political history (01:13). Then: Christmas is a time to spare a thought for our neighbours. While in the UK we have our own hardships, families in Ukraine are facing a Christmas under siege. The Spectator's Svitlana Morenets joins the podcast alongside author Andrey Kurkov, dialling in from Lazarivka near Kiev to discuss traditions in Ukraine (16:29). Next: We have a special Christmas treat for our listeners. For our festive triple issue of the magazine, historian Tom Holland interviews the author Robert Harris about everything from eco-radicals and interpreting history, to why the monarchy is so essential. They have kindly allowed us to hear some their conversation (25:58). Also this week: In his piece for The Spectator's Christmas issue, travel writer Sean Thomas reflects on a recent cruise around the Antarctic peninsula, a trip which gave him a new answer to the question which perpetually plagues him: what is the best place you have ever been? He is joined by explorer Felicity Aston who in 2012 became the first person to ski solo across Antarctica (40:59). And finally: Pantomime dames are as synonymous with Christmas as mince pies and a Spectator Christmas issue, but what makes a truly great dame? This is the question that Robert Gore-Langton asks in our festive magazine. He is joined by pantomime legend Christopher Biggins and Martin Vander Weyer, The Spectator's business editor and amateur pantomime dame (51:52).  Throughout the podcast you will also hear from some of our favourite answers to our Christmas poll: what gives you hope? Including Robert Tombs (15:19), Mary Beard (24:58), Susan Hill (39:15) and Peter Hitchens (50:58).  Hosted by William Moore.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

Welcome to the special Christmas episode of The Edition!  Up first: What a year in politics it has been. 2022 has seen five education secretaries, four chancellors, three prime ministers and two monarchs. But there is only one political team that can make sense of it all. The Spectator's editor Fraser Nelson, deputy political editor Katy Balls and assistant editor Isabel Hardman discuss what has surely been one of the most dramatic years in British political history (01:13).  Then: Christmas is a time to spare a thought for our neighbours. While in the UK we have our own hardships, families in Ukraine are facing a Christmas under siege. The Spectator's Svitlana Morenets joins the podcast alongside author Andrey Kurkov, dialling in from Lazarivka near Kiev to discuss traditions in Ukraine (16:29). Next: We have a special Christmas treat for our listeners. For our festive triple issue of the magazine, historian Tom Holland interviews the author Robert Harris about everything from eco-radicals and interpreting history, to why the monarchy is so essential. They have kindly allowed us to hear some their conversation (25:58). Also this week: In his piece for The Spectator's Christmas issue, travel writer Sean Thomas reflects on a recent cruise around the Antarctic peninsula, a trip which gave him a new answer to the question which perpetually plagues him: what is the best place you have ever been? He is joined by explorer Felicity Aston who in 2012 became the first person to ski solo across Antarctica (40:59). And finally: Pantomime dames are as synonymous with Christmas as mince pies and a Spectator Christmas issue, but what makes a truly great dame? This is the question that Robert Gore-Langton asks in our festive magazine. He is joined by pantomime legend Christopher Biggins and Martin Vander Weyer, The Spectator's business editor and amateur pantomime dame (51:52).  Throughout the podcast you will also hear from some of our favourite answers to our Christmas poll: what gives you hope? Including Robert Tombs (15:19), Mary Beard (24:58), Susan Hill (39:15) and Peter Hitchens (50:58).  Hosted by William Moore.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

Felicity Aston, godmother of Silver Endeavour, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what she likes about Silversea's newest luxury expedition ship. More importantly Aston details why her experience as a Polar explorer (she skied to the South Pole) relates so well to a ship that will be focused on Polar cruises. For more information, visit www.silversea.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

My guest this week is polar explorer and author Felicity Aston MBE. She was the first woman to ever ski alone across Antartica which secured her a place in the Guinness World Records. She was also awarded an MBE from the Queen of England! Felicity's an incredible storyteller as you'll hear. We chat about that inner calling to be an explorer, Felicity's fascination with the polar regions of our planet and global warming. Felicity is embarking on a new adventure in April which you can learn about here - http://www.bignorthpole.com/ She also has a new book “Life Lessons from Explorers” 

"Ich denke an das erste Mal zurück, als ich einen richtigen Blick auf die Antarktis werfen konnte: Die Einfachheit, die Schönheit und die Vollkommenheit des Ganzen hatten etwas an sich, das mich dazu brachte, alles einsammeln und irgendwie in mich aufnehmen zu wollen." Das ist ein Zitat des Gastes dieser Episode, der Polarforscherin, Antarktisforscherin, Autorin, Rednerin und Expeditionsleiterin Felicity Aston MBE. Und genau das hat sie getan: Sie hat die Antarktis (und die Polarregionen insgesamt) in sich selbst aufgenommen. Sie verbrachte durchgehend zweieinhalb Jahre (einschließlich zweier aufeinander folgender Winter) in einer Forschungsstation auf der Antarktischen Halbinsel. Diese ersten Erfahrungen in der Antarktis führten zu zahlreichen Expeditionen an entlegene Orte in der ganzen Welt (vor allem aber in die Polarregionen): Sie führte internationale Teams zum Nord- und Südpol, arbeitete auf einem nuklearbetriebenen Eisbrecher am Nordpol, leitete die erste britische Frauendurchquerung Grönlands, fuhr auf Skiern einen gefrorenen Fluss in Sibirien entlang, überquerte das Wintereis des Baikalsees, nahm an Rennen in der kanadischen Arktis Teil, fuhr 35.000 km quer durch Eurasien zum kältesten bewohnten Ort der Welt ... und 2012 war sie die erste Frau, die die Antarktis allein auf Skiern durchquerte: Das war eine Reise von 1.744 Kilometern, für die sie 59 Tage benötigte. Damit war sie nicht nur die erste Frau, die diese Tour gemeistert hat, sondern auch der erste Mensch – ob männlich oder weiblich – der dies allein und aus eigener Muskelkraft geschafft hat. Felicity berichtet in Büchern über ihre Erfahrungen und verfasst regelmäßig Artikel für verschiedene Publikationen im In- und Ausland. Sie wurde zum Fellow der Royal Geographical Society in London und des Explorers Club in New York gewählt und hat viele weitere Auszeichnungen erhalten.In dieser Folge spricht sie über die Herausforderungen, denen sie sich während ihrer Antarktisüberquerung stellen musste – und über die Schönheit dieses Erdteils! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I just think back to that first time I got a proper look at Antarctica: There was something about the simplicity and the beauty and the perfectness of it all that made me want to scoop it all up and somehow contain it in me.” That's a quote from our guest, Polar explorer, Antarctic scientist, author, speaker and expedition leader Felicity Aston MBE. And that is exactly what she did: She preserved Antarctica (and the polar regions) within herself. She spent a continuous period of two and a half years (including two consecutive winters) at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula. These first experiences in Antarctica then led to numerous expeditions to remote places around the world (but particularly to the Polar Regions): She led record-breaking international teams to the North and South Poles, worked on a nuclear-powered icebreaker at the North Pole, led the first British Women's crossing of Greenland, skied along a frozen river in Siberia, traversed the winter ice of Lake Baikal, raced in the Canadian Arctic, drove 35,000km across Eurasia to the coldest inhabited place in the world … and in 2012 she became the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica. It was a journey of 1744 km that took her 59 days to complete. With this, she set a world record. And she was not only the first woman to master this tour, but also the first person – male or female – to do so alone and with her own muscle power. Felicity reports on her experiences in four books and regularly produces articles for various publications in the UK and abroad. She has been elected Fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society in London and The Explorers Club in New York, and received many more awards.In this episode, she talks about the challenges she had to face during her Antarctic crossing – and the beauty of it all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alok Jha talks to legendary explorer Felicity Aston about what endurance means to her. In 2012, Felicity became the first woman to ski solo across the Antarctic landmass, a journey of over 1000 miles that took her 59 days and earned her a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Felicity has gone on to organise and lead numerous expeditions to remote places around the world, but particularly to the Polar Regions. Her expeditions have included the first British Women’s crossing of Greenland, a 6000km drive to the South Pole and leading international teams of women on ski expeditions to both the North and South Poles.She has been appointed MBE for services to polar exploration and awarded the Polar Medal for services to the Arctic and Antarctic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second season of this podcast from the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, we’ll be delving further into the extraordinary human stories of the wildest, windiest place on our planet. We’ll hear from explorers, scientists and writers who’ve built their lives around this incredible continent. Our guests include explorers Felicity Aston and Dwayne Fields, writer Philip Hoare and space scientist Suzie Imber. Together, we’ll uncover untold histories, and gain insight into the cutting-edge research happening here, on the front-line in the fight against climate change. All from the people who’ve been there and make it happen. We hope that, like us, you’ll come to understand just how much Antarctica matters to us all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have been looking forward to todays show for awhile now, as I am fascinated by what makes people push out of their comfort zones and literally go to the extreme of that point. Why do people feel driven to drag themselves across climates that not only are very uncomfortable, but can actually kill you. And thrive whilst doing it. And todays guest is someone who is driven to do that kind of thing time and time again. She is a writer, speaker and adventurer and inspiration to everyone that she meets in the world, who love to live her life through the stories she tells. But what is also amazing to me time and time again, is to see how some of the smallest things in life can have the biggest influences on us. Her first 'expedition' involved being bribed up an English Mountain at the age of nine by her parents with a packet of Opal Fruits. The key words were to that statement was it all started with a bribe of sweets, but the sense of achievement on reaching the top, and standing there in the pouring rain was the first step towards where she is today. And where she is today is being recognised as the first woman in the world to ski across Antarctica alone, awarded the MBE by British Royalty, and someone who seeks out irresistible challenges and captivating stories in the planet's wildest and most extraordinary places. And now from her base in Iceland she is scheming for more and more experiences that she can tackle head on, much to the delight of the rest of us. So how did she go from thinking "That was exciting" to "I can make a living out of this"? And does she see that deep inside all of us is a desire for adventure and challenge, but for whatever reasons we hold back on it as we can quite believe that she should do it? Well lets find out, as we bring onto the show to start joining up the dots with Felicity Aston MBE.

Ahead of their appearances at CLIA Conference 2019, Toby sat down with two guest speakers to discuss the #NextGeneration of cruising; President and CEO of Uniworld, Ellen Bettridge, and Polar explorer Felicity Aston

Felicity Aston's story is absolutely incredible - going from someone who didn't particularly like Phys Ed class in school to being the first woman to ever cross the Antarctic continent alone over the course of two months, she has shown that courage, tenacity, and mindset are more important in achieving massive goals than pure physical capability. In this episode, Felicity shares how she first fell in love with Antarctica while working as a meteorologist on a research base, what made her go back time and again, and also the inspiration behind taking a group of women - many of whom had never seen snow prior to signing up for the expedition - to the South Pole on skis. She also takes us into the unique experience of being alone in Antarctica for two months during her 2012 crossing of the continent, battling horrendous weather, and her own mind, to achieve what no woman had ever done before, landing her in the Guinness Book of World Records among other accolades. Felicity has since taken a group of women to the North Pole as well, among other notable expeditions and adventures. Have a listen to her story and let us know what you'd like us to ask her on future episodes by emailing contact {at} twintracksexpeditions.com HIGHLIGHTS 4:20 - On skiing to the North Pole with a team of women from Europe and the Middle East 6:30 - What led up to the 2009 expedition when Felicity took 7 women with almost no experience to ski to the South Pole 10:10 - Felicity talks about how living on an Antarctic research base, and the training that came along with it from the British Antarctic Survey prepared her for her future ski crossings 11:15 - Next phase: Felicity tries to hold a 'regular job' in London 11:45 - Then she takes on the Adventure Race to the North Magnetic Pole and talks about how that differed from her BAS training in terms of pushing oneself physically and mentally, traveling light and fast, with help close at hand if needed 13:50 - Crossing the Greenland ice sheet with 3 other British women, marrying the best of her different types of expeditionary training to find the best combo that worked 15:15 - Felicity slowly begins to realize through training a variety of different people for expeditions that in fact, she can help anyone who has the will complete a polar expedition because in the end, it's all about mindset 15:40 - Tired of seeing a bunch of middle-aged, middle-class white men from Northern Europe and North America get all the glory for their tales of polar achievement, Felicity decides to put her theory to the test and take a bunch of women from all over the globe to the South Pole 17:00 - On the challenges of leadership when you have a team with a variety of different needs that are so out of their element, as well as increasingly tired both mentally and physically 20:00 - How even being an experienced leader doesn't immunize you from second-guessing yourself and what happens when you don't perform as best as you'd like 24:10 - Felicity's solo crossing of Antarctica in 2012 and what it was like to be unutterably alone on the earth's most inhospitable continent 26:30 - On realizing she hadn't prepared at all for being solo for so long and how she managed to live with a constant level of fear throughout the expedition 33:30 - What it's like having a little devil on your shoulder all the time telling you to take it easy because no one will ever know 35:51 - On finding out that who you think you are in your core isn't necessarily who you truly are, and that being alone for so long makes you reassess what you're actually made of 36:55 - Not being a person who was into physical fitness to begin with, Felicity talks about what made her want to take on these incredible feats of endurance and become the explorer that she is 42:50 - On the challenge of trying to figure out what to do next with your life or your plans 45:00 - The importance of taking the time to spread the message of each expedition in order to create the results you wanted to achieve 48:20 - The challenges of raising funds and getting sponsorship for expeditions - does gaining credibility make things any easier? 53:30 - On the importance of making choices intentionally with regards to polar exploration as well as life outside of expeditions 59:00 - On being stuck in a line of work because you feel like you have to, and making sure that you are where you want to be 1:01:00 - What it's like fitting in to life in Reykjavik 1:05:50 - What's next? Editing is underway for the film about her North Pole Euro-Arabian expedition AND there's a book coming out as well   LINKS Felicity Aston's website: http://www.felicityaston.co.uk/  Felicity on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicity.aston.5 Felicity on Twitter: https://twitter.com/felicity_aston Felicity on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicityaston/    AntArctic Stories is brought to you by Twin Tracks Expeditions - your experts in small ship expedition cruises and unique adventures to the Arctic and Antarctica. We love sharing our insider knowledge to help you find your next polar adventure.   Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/twintracks Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twintracksexpeditions Our website - http://twintracksexpeditions.com

In need of a break from her career as a dentist and needing to go on an adventure, Memnia signed up to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Memnia only had limited sailing knowledge prior to the race and had never been out at sea for more than a few hours. For that reason she had originally only signed up for the first leg of the race, crossing the Atlantic, travelling from London to Rio de Janeiro (28 day at sea).  During the crossing, she fell in love with the sport and the sea, so she carried on signing up for more legs. She continued sailing through some of the most treacherous weather systems and isolated areas of the planet, facing not only the extremes of weather, from boiling to freezing temperatures, but also life threatening situations. She sailed to Cape Town, Albany, Sydney, Hobart, till she reached her final destination, Airlie Beach, Australia - 5 months later. She has covered more than 18,000 Nautical Miles in total, becoming the first and only Cypriot to have sailed from the UK to Australia on a racing sailing boat.  Today, Memnia splits her time between England and Cyprus, combining dentistry with her love of adventurous activities, including sailing, scuba diving, trekking etc. She has been invited on various stages to share her story, including TEDxNicosia and has evolved as a motivational speaker and workshop trainer, inspiring others through her unique experience to go after their dreams and to reconsider their own lives. She has just completed an all-female expedition (Led by Felicity Aston) trekking on iced river in the remote Zanskar Valley, in Jammu and Kashmir. Show notes Memnia introduces herself Growing up in Cyprus  Deciding to sail around the world The unfortunate events that happened in her life which led to making this decision Having no regrets Thinking about doing the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race when she was 31 Deciding to take the first step and send in her application How she funded the race  Forget about her house deposit! What training was involved  The next steps Her mindset and mental preparation The challenges of being on the boat What the start line was like! Crossing the English Channel What life was like on the boat Figuring out which position suited each person How the break down of the shifts worked How you occupy time while on the deck The power of thinking time The route and taking part in 4 legs Only planning on going to Rio… but ending up in Australia Finding out she was the first Cypriot to sail from the UK to Australia Having her story go viral & getting a sponsor for the final leg Reflecting back on the journey  The memories that stand our for her - the positive and the not so positive Spending 5 months on the water What happened after the end of the race… what was next Being exhausted at the end and needing time to rest and recover Deciding to make some changes to her life Deciding on what makes her happy Doing  a TEDx talk! What Memnia has learned about fear Coming back from an all female expedition with Felicity Aston What she learned about leadership from Felicity How you can following along with Memnia on social media Social Media Website: www.memniatheodorou.com Facebook:@MemniaTheodorou  Instagram: @memniatheodorou  Twitter: @MemniaTh Memnia also has a newsletter where she share monthly inspiration and motivation to "have the courage to lead the life you've always wanted” Sign up —>> HERE!!

Felicity Aston is a British Polar Explorer living in Reykjavik, Iceland. In 2012 she became the first person in the world to ski alone across Antarctica. The journey of 1744 km (1080 miles) took her 59 days and gave her a place in the book of Guinness World Records. More than a decade before, her first journey to Antarctica was as a meteorologist with the British Antarctic Survey to monitor climate and ozone activity. She went on to complete numerous journeys in Antarctica and other polar regions of the world including Greenland and Siberia.Felicity regularly speaks to audiences around the world about her expedition experiences as well as polar science, Antarctica and meteorology. She has written three books which have now been translated into several languages.In this episode she talks about (in order):Her careerHow she puts together expeditionsWhat type of people she selectsHer leadership philosophyWhy Antartica is so amazingWhy it's so difficult to navigate during polar tripsBeing utterly alone on the fringe of the worldHer mental trainingHer physical trainingProjects she's working on nowCheck out all the interviews at https://www.professionalsplaybook.comMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out all the interviews at https://www.professionalsplaybook.comInstagram-- @justinfighterpilotFacebook--@justinfighterpilot

World-renowned explorer, Felicity Aston joins me to discuss her world record setting expedition. Felicity was the first woman to ski solo across the continent of Antarctica. Her 59 day, 1000+ mile journey gave her some really wonderful insights from such a unique experience and what she's done with what she learned is just as exceptional. Find out more about Felicity at http://www.felicityaston.co.uk/ and https://www.amazon.com/Felicity-Aston/e/B0034P5HKG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1555356665&sr=8-1

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg looks back–and forward–with a special year ender show–featuring some of our greatest hits and favorite guests. We look back at the year as Patrick Smith, Author of Cockpit Confidential, talks about the first fatality in the history of Southwest Airlines. Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor at The Independent, on the aftermath of the FIFA World Cup in Russia; Felicity Aston, Author and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone, tells the story of when she went down to the South Pole for the first time and how she decided to ski across the ice-capped continent by herself. There’s all this and more on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg, as Peter looks back at 2018 and wishes you a happy, or at the very least, happier new year.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg looks back–and forward–with a special year ender show–featuring some of our greatest hits and favorite guests. We look back at the year as Patrick Smith, Author of Cockpit Confidential, talks about the first fatality in the history of Southwest Airlines. Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor at The Independent, on the aftermath of the FIFA World Cup in Russia; Felicity Aston, Author and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone, tells the story of when she went down to the South Pole for the first time and how she decided to ski across the ice-capped continent by herself. There’s all this and more on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg, as Peter looks back at 2018 and wishes you a happy, or at the very least, happier new year.

Learn about the world’s first all-female expedition to the North Pole; where humans rank on the food chain; and why you should take a science-backed quiz to help you measure your meaning in life. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 cents The World's First All-Female Expedition to the North Pole Has Returned This Is Where Humans Rank on the Food Chain (Spoiler: We're Not on Top) This Science-Backed Quiz Will Measure Your Meaning in Life Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

  This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Silversea’s Silver Cloud as the ship celebrates its 10th year of expedition cruising. Jacqueline Gifford, Travel Director at Travel and Leisure and Departures, speaks about the boom in expedition cruising and the demographics that support the popularity. Tom Stieghorst, Cruise Editor at Travel Weekly, reports on Silversea’s breakthrough itinerary to the Russian Far East, the Amazon and Polar ports. Felicity Aston, the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone, shares her remarkable story of when–and how–she decided to ski across the ice-capped continent by herself. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Silversea Silver Cloud en route to Dublin.  

  This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Silversea’s Silver Cloud as the ship celebrates its 10th year of expedition cruising. Jacqueline Gifford, Travel Director at Travel and Leisure and Departures, speaks about the boom in expedition cruising and the demographics that support the popularity. Tom Stieghorst, Cruise Editor at Travel Weekly, reports on Silversea’s breakthrough itinerary to the Russian Far East, the Amazon and Polar ports. Felicity Aston, the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone, shares her remarkable story of when–and how–she decided to ski across the ice-capped continent by herself. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Silversea Silver Cloud en route to Dublin.  

Felicity's Polar career began in the year 2000, when she travelled to Antarctica for the first time with the British Antarctic Survey as a Meteorologist. Aged just 23 she spent a continuous period of two and a half years (including two consecutive winters) at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula to monitor climate and ozone. Felicity went on to organise and lead numerous expeditions to remote places around the world, but particularly to the Polar Regions. Her expeditions have included the first British Women’s crossing of Greenland, a 6000km drive to the South Pole, a 36,000km drive to the Pole of Cold, and leading the largest and most international team of women ever to ski to the South Pole. Felicity continues to explore, specialising in new and exciting ways to communicate the expedition experience to the wider world. Her Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition was the first to ‘Tweet to the Pole’ and material from her Pole of Cold expedition has been developed into a travelling art exhibition. She has written three books Call of the White: Taking the World to the South Pole (2011), Alone in Antarctica (2013), Chasing Winter: A Journey to the Pole of Cold (2014). Most recently she was behind, The Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition 2018. Which was an international team of women from across Europe and the Middle East who set out to ski the last degree to the North Pole in April 2018. The expedition faced many physical challenges – with temperatures down to -40°C, polar bears and shifting pack ice - but the core purpose of the expedition was to foster greater dialogue and understanding between women from Western and Arabian cultures. In addition, the expedition worked to inspire all women to reach beyond the expectation of others to fullfil their own ultimate life ambitions. Show notes First speaking back in November 2015! Putting together expeditions to visit very cold places Why the Arctic? Spending the summer on a Russian Icebreaker going back and forth to the North Pole Wanting to put together another expedition with a new set of challenges The new challenges in the Arctic! Her role on the icebreaker  The Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition 2018 Turning her idea into a reality Taking the first step in finding a team Putting it out on her website and getting over 1,000 responses! Meeting the team for the first time at a training expedition in September 2016 Teamwork and why it is so important for expeditions in the Arctic Trying to understand their motivation and why they wanted to do this challenge September 2016 and the first time the team comes together. Handing the cold and the extreme temperatures Dealing with a cold injury and having frostbite The expedition and what was involved Having to be prepared for Polar Bears while out on the ice and dealing with the cold! The journey to the pole - sponsorship, fitness and the costs involved. Training in the desert and why there was benefits especially in regards to navigation and team bonding The costs of the expedition & getting sponsorship  The challenges of having a large team of 12 Physical training…. and getting fit for the challenge Mental fitness - and not wanting to be over confident or complacent Leadership style and how Felicity leads and why she was not the guide  What Felicity learned from the expedition  Plans for the future Documentary and books! Advice for women who do want to step outside their comfort zone Why there is never a good time to do what you want to do The book she has been meaning to write for 10 years!! Social Media Website - http://www.felicityaston.co.uk  Twitter - @felicity_aston  _____________________________________________________ You can listen to the Tough Girl Podcast on the go via iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.  https://www.patreon.com/ToughGirlPodcast?ty=h _____________________________________________________

Alone In Antarctica - Felicity Aston MBE Arctic Explorer and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone talks about hallucinating, facing loneliness, insanity and survival. 

On Start the Week Andrew Marr looks at winners and losers - from microbes and genes, to athletes and adventurers. Ed Yong seeks to expand our understanding of microscopic microbes which inhabit every corner of the earth, and influence our bodies more than we know. Each person's DNA is unique but Adam Rutherford reveals how collectively it tells the story of the history of our species - the successes and the failures. When one's own genetic make-up and hard work aren't enough, there's always chemical enhancement - Jonathan Maitland looks at doping in sport for his latest play, Deny, Deny, Deny. The polar scientist Felicity Aston was the world's first woman to ski alone across the Antarctic and knows what it's like to push your body to the limits. She's now off to Canada's frozen North in search of gold. Producer: Katy Hickman.

Felicity Aston is the first and only woman in the world to ski across Antarctica alone. And now she wants to invite you to go on an expedition to the North Pole in 2017! Need more info? It's all in the podcast, plus: • How to be mentally strong • How being stubborn is a great characteristic • How you should make daily progress, no matter how small Come join the discussion in our Facebook Group!! Have a great day, And Stay Strong! Edie www.felicityaston.com https://twitter.com/felicity_aston http://www.felicityaston.co.uk

At just 23, Felicity Aston left the UK to spend three years living and working in the Antarctic as a meteorologist with the British Antarctic Survey familiarizing herself with the conditions down there. While there, she was part of the first all-female team to complete the Polar challenge, which is a 360-mile endurance race across the Canadian Arctic. And a year later, Felicity led the first British women's crossing of the Greenland ice-sheet. Since then she has gone on to lead numerous expeditions including the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition, the largest and most international women's expedition ever to ski to the South Pole. In 2012 she became the first woman in the world to ski across Antarctica alone. A quick preview: What life is like working as a research scientist in Antarctica, and what it feels like to move there. Antarctica is twice the size of Australia, to give you a sense of its enormity. How her experiences prepared her to complete the ski journey across Antarctica alone. What inspired the decision to go for it. What the journey itself was like for Felicity, how long it took, and what it’s like to be out in the Antarctic wilderness alone. How she managed her fear and emotions, how they helped her, and what she learned about her physical and emotional limits. What it felt like to reach the end. Why do adventurers downplay their accomplishments? Explore further: http://www.felicityaston.co.uk/ Credits Music credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 163: Ski Across Antarctica with Felicity Aston appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

Felicity Aston is the first woman to cross the Antarctic alone.  She also led the first all female team on a life changing ski trip to the South Pole. They became the world's first all female team to accomplish an expedition to the South Pole.  She has written two books, "Alone in Antarctica," and "Call of the White."  She is a fascinating woman with an incredible life story to tell.

Felicity Aston is the first woman to cross the Antarctic alone.  She also led the first all female team on a life changing ski trip to the South Pole. They became the world's first all female team to accomplish an expedition to the South Pole.  She has written two books, "Alone in Antarctica," and "Call of the White."  She is a fascinating woman with an incredible life story to tell.

For Felicity Aston, Antarctica has been a constant thread running through her life.  From time spent as a scientist at the Rothera research station to leading an expedition of eight women on a 38-day ski expedition to the South Pole.  In 2012, Felicity returned to Antarctica to test her mental stamina on a 59-day, 1,744 km expedition across the continent from the Leverett Glacier to Hercules Inlet making her the first women to cross the continent solo.  You can learn more in her book titled Alone in Antarctica and from her website felicityaston.co.uk.  Felicity Aston, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

Polar explorer Felicity Aston is the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone. The 1744km, 59-day journey was completed in January 2012. She will be speaking about this journey for the Transglobe Expedition Trust event Here, There & Everywhere at the Royal Geographical Society on September 10th. Musician and activist Billy Bragg celebrates the centenary of singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie with a four date tour in September. Bragg curated this tribute to Guthrie's legacy and will perform songs based on the lyrics Guthrie left behind before his death in 1967. In collaboration with the band Wilco, Billy is also releasing the CD Mermaid Avenue - the complete sessions. Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi were born in Jerusalem in the same year - Sami on the Arab east side and Yotam in the Jewish west. Nearly 30 years later they met in London and discovered they shared a language, a history, and a love of great food. In their new book 'Jerusalem', they feature recipes from this vibrant and diverse city. 'Jerusalem' is published by Ebury Press. Wayne Phillips is a boxing coach who is one of the trainers for 'Punchline', a performance project which is part of the Cultural Olympiad. 'Punchline' brings together boxers and dancers with youngsters - many not in education or employment - to create a performance in a boxing ring. The work showcases their talents and also explores their personal stories and struggles. The show opens at the Preston Guild arena and will then be performed at three boxing clubs across the region: the Rotunda, Runcorn ABC and Wild Card ABC. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Felicity Aston MBE is a British Polar Explorer, author, speaker and expedition leader. In 2012, she became the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica, a journey of 1084 miles that took 59 days to complete. That expedition garnered her a Guinness World Record. She has also been elected Fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society in London and The Explorers Club in New York. Her love for polar exploration began at the age of 23 at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula, where she monitored the climate as a meteorologist. Her expeditions have taken her to places like Greenland, where she became the first British woman to cross the giant landmass, both the North and South Pole, and to leading numerous record-breaking adventures all over the world, involving all women teams. Her story is truly inspirational and her achievements are downright amazing. Enjoy! Her website: www.felicityaston.co.uk Her Twitter: twitter.com/felicity_aston Her Facebook: www.facebook.com/felicity.aston.5

Felicity Aston MBE is a British Polar Explorer, author, speaker and expedition leader. In 2012, she became the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica, a journey of 1084 miles that took 59 days to complete. That expedition garnered her a Guinness World Record. She has also been elected Fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society in London and The Explorers Club in New York.Her love for polar exploration began at the age of 23 at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula, where she monitored the climate as a meteorologist.Her expeditions have taken her to places like Greenland, where she became the first British woman to cross the giant landmass, both the North and South Pole, and to leading numerous record-breaking adventures all over the world, involving all women teams.Her story is truly inspirational and her achievements are downright amazing.Her website: www.felicityaston.co.ukHer Twitter: @felicity_astonHer Facebook: @felicity.aston.5