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British explorer Camilla Hempleman-Adams becomes first woman to complete solo traverse of Baffin Island

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A British explorer has become the first woman to complete a solo traverse of Canada's Baffin Island. Camilla Hempleman-Adams, 32, pulled a sledge 150 miles in temperatures as low as -40C and winds as high as 47mph.

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British explorer Camilla Hempleman-Adams becomes first woman to complete solo traverse of Baffin Island

The two-week challenge took place in biting sub-zero temperatures - but the 32-year old managed to finish a day early.

5 days ago·United Kingdom

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Explorer (32) becomes first woman to solo traverse Baffin Island: ‘I’m feeling pretty exhausted’

A British explorer has become the first woman to solo traverse across Canada’s freezing Baffin Island a day earlier than expected.

5 days ago·Ireland

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explorersweb.com

British Adventurer Makes Questionable Arctic Record Claim » Explorersweb

Last week, British adventurer Camilla Hempleman-Adams completed a 13-day, 241km solo ski journey from Qikiqtarjuaq to Pangnirtung, crossing Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic. British media, including the BBC, reported that she is the first woman to solo traverse Baffin Island. While any solitary winter ski expedition in polar bear territory is a significant undertaking, this particular route is regularly traveled by…

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