Preet Chandi, who actually serves as a physiotherapist for the British Army, wants to set a new world record: she wants to be the first woman to cross Antarctica without assistance. She has scheduled 75 days for this. The 33-year-old has already successfully mastered an extreme expedition.
The British military doctor Preet Chandi wants to be the first woman to cross Antarctica alone and without support on foot and can count on royal support. Princess Kate has taken over the patronage of the project, the palace said.
"Captain Chandi takes up the challenge to inspire future generations to believe in themselves, to push their limits and to show how nature can help them achieve their dreams," the royal family said. 40-year-old Kate firmly believes in nature's tremendous impact on human well-being and on skills like confidence and resilience. Chandi, 33, hiked solo to the South Pole in January. She wants to start her record attempt at the beginning of November. She has 75 days to cover the distance of more than 1,600 kilometers.
Chandi, who serves as a physiotherapist with the British Army, will use a 120kg sled to pull her supplies and equipment. According to the palace, it will withstand temperatures of minus 50 degrees Celsius and wind speeds of up to almost 100 kilometers per hour.
The adventuress was proud of Kate's support. "My goal for this expedition has always been to inspire people to push their limits," said Chandi. She wants to help them believe that nothing is impossible.
