Alone in Antarctica

Praise

“A quick–reading account of a spectacular and appalling journey.” —Kirkus

“Aston’s memoir gives the reader a good sense of her isolation, her determination, and her fragility…Aston doesn’t overdramatize her adventure – she favors straightforward descriptions over breathless prose – but she still pulls us in and makes us feel as though we are with her, at the freezing–cold bottom of the world.”” —Booklist

“Felicity Aston ventures into even more extreme climes when she sets out to become the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. Her memoir, Alone in Antarctica, brings to life the terror, the wonder, and the craziness of her two–month ordeal.” —National Geographic, Best New Travel Read of Fall 2014

“Aston’s account of her frigid voyage is a bracingly honest look at the daily grind of adventure, physical exhaustion, and fear.”—Jen Rose Smith, Condé Nast Traveler

“An extraordinary journey of solitude and determination”—Ben Fogle, author of The Teatime Islands, Offshore, Crossing, and The Race to the Pole.

“Felicity’s dynamic and inspiring storytelling links us all to our own crossing, helping us all push beyond our fears to reach our goals. Her descriptions of the ice and her honesty of the feelings it brings forth, stir our love for that magnificent place and the lifestyle of the challenge – we want to return!”—Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen, polar explorers

“Felicity’s gripping adventure captures the thrill and fear of Antarctic exploration”—Ranulph Fiennes, author of Killer Elite,and My Heroes

“Her achievement is remarkable”—The Daily Mail

“Admirable, emotional and enchanting… a must–read”—Wanderlust