Montane hails “impressive and inspiring” Antarctic skier
07/02/2012
As reported on January 23, Ms Aston set out from the Ross Ice Shelf at the foot of the Leverett Glacier to start her journey on November 25. Skiing up the Leverett Glacier, through the Transantarctic mountains, the 1,744-kilometre route next took her onto the Polar Plateau and the geographic South Pole, where she was able to re-stock her supplies before continuing across the Polar Plateau to the coast of Antarctica, reaching the edge of the Ronne Ice Shelf on January 22.
Among the gear and equipment she used on the trek were Extreme salopettes from Northumberland-based Montane. Made with high-performance fabric from Pertex, the garment has a pile lining to provide vital insulation against the bitter Antarctic wind that blows outward from the South Pole. Ms Aston explained before setting out that she would be skiing into this headwind for the first half of her journey but that she was confident the salopettes would help protect her from cold-injury. Montane also provided a Bionic long-sleeve zip-neck baselayer garment, worn next to the skin, made from the Sportwool mix of merino wool and polyester.
Brand manager, Paul Cosgrove, said later that Montane was “blown away” by Felicity Aston's achievement. He said: “In the 19 years we have been working with polar expeditions this Antarctic crossing has to be one of the most impressive and inspiring we have ever supported. The personal focus and courage shown by Felicity was truly incredible and she should be rightly proud of her achievement. Montane clothing has been used in the most extreme of conditions for many years and the clothing she wore has been used time and time again in the Arctic and Antarctic. Supplying her with Montane clothing was no problem at all and the fact that she approached us was a honour that we were happy to fulfill.”
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