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First women to go North Pole?
Ann Bancroft in 1986.
What did Ann Bancroft achieve?
Ann Bancroft was the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot and by sled. She did this in 1986 as part of Will Steger's 'International North Pole Expedition'. In 1992 she became the first woman to ski across the Greenland Ice Cap. In 1993 she led a four women team on a expedition to the South Pole. This team became the first women to ski to the South Pole. She is currently running an exploration company with Liv Arnesen.
Is ann bankcroft still alive?
Ann Bancroft died in 2005. If you are talking about the Lady that Traveled to the North Pole then yes, she is still alive. she came to speak at my school today!
Are Cameron Bancroft and Ann Bancroft related?
Cameron Bancroft and Ann Bancroft are not related. Cameron Bancroft is an Australian cricketer, while Ann Bancroft is an American adventurer and educator known for her polar explorations. Their shared last name is coincidental, and there is no familial connection between them.
When was Ann Bancroft born?
Ann Bancroft was born on September 29, 1955, in Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
When did Ann Bancroft and Liv Arneson explore Antarctica?
Both of these women trekked in Antarctica, they did not explore. Ann Bancroft led four women on a trek to the South pole in 1992-93. Also according to Wikipedia, in 2001: "[Liv] Arnesen and American polar explorer Ann Bancroft become the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica's landmass - completing a 94-day, 1,717-mile (2,747 km) trek.
Is Ann Bancroft dead?
yes
What has Ann Bancroft failed at?
Ymarriage
What did ann bancroft inspire the world to do?
nun
What state did ann bancroft grow up in?
Anne Bancroft was a famous actress who appeared in several films. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota with her parents.
Did Will Steger reach the North Pole?
yes Steger first reached the North Pole in 1986, leading a team of comprising of Paul Schurke, Brent Boddy, Richard Weber, Geoff Carroll and Ann Bancroft. He returned again in 1995, while crossing the Arctic Ocean from Russia to Ellesmere Island, Canada, with a team of five by dogsled and specially adapted canoes.
Which explorer traveled to both Arctic and Antarctic?
The explorer is Ann Bancroft.
