Future Plans
Ben aims to repeat his North Pole speed record attempt in March 2010, followed by The Scott Antarctic Expedition 2011-12, the first return journey to the South Pole on foot. At 1,800 miles (2,900 km) and nearly four months, it will be the longest unsupported (i.e. human-powered, with no air-drops, vehicles or kites) polar expedition in history.
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