In 1909, American explorer Robert Edwin Peary (1856 - 1920) claimed that he led a team from Cape Colombia, Canada, and traveled 764 kilometers to the North Pole in 37 days. However, in such harsh climatic conditions and geographical environment, people always have doubts about how Peary and his party could reach the North Pole in 37 days. In order to verify the feat of this American explorer, the British explorer Tom. The five-person expedition led by Avery set off from Cape Colombia, Canada again on March 20, 2005. It followed the route of Peary, using the same equipment, and reached the North Pole on April 26 after a difficult journey. It lasted 37 days.

Follow the same route with the same equipment

On March 20, the Buckley Arctic Ultimate Expedition expedition led by Avery set out. They set off from Cape Colombia, Canada, followed the route of Peary, using the same equipment-Eskimo sled dogs and specially customized wooden sleds, and trudged all the way to the North Pole at 1 noon on April 26. Their journey this time was slightly faster than that of Peary, and it was reported that they were 11 kilometers ahead of Peary.

The expedition was carried out with funding from the Buckley Foundation and the goal was to verify that the controversial Peary trip could be achieved. A spokesman for the expedition said: "Robert. Peary passed away, and his record was unverified, so the key thing was to prove that it could be achieved.¡»

In addition to the leader Avery, the expedition team also had four members, one of whom was a female explorer. The four members are: Andrew of South Africa. Gerber, Mattie of America. McNair (female), George of England. Hugh, a teacher and dog trainer in Wales and Canada. Dale Harris.

The expedition began preparations a year before departure. In order to overcome the harsh climate and geographical environment, they practiced the skills of driving dog sleds in the extremely harsh climate conditions of Baffin Island. During the journey, the expedition team overcame the cold of minus 45 degrees Celsius and conquered the ice floes that caused great trouble.

Pioneers have failed three times

Nearly a century ago, in order to encourage Arctic exploration, the British government allocated a sum of money to reward the first explorer to reach the Arctic. Many explorers are eager to win the crown of being the first to reach the North Pole and win this fascinating historical honor.

Robert, the American adventurer who was competitive by nature. Peary embarked on his bold plan of experimentation. He has been preparing for many years and accumulated rich experience to explore the Arctic. He first trained on foot and dog-sled marching on the ice of Greenland, and learned lessons from previous failed Arctic expeditions.

The Arctic Expedition led by Peary conducted a total of four expeditions to the Arctic, the first one in 1901. The first three failed, but each time there was a small improvement and laid the foundation for the last victory.

In 1909, the six-person expedition led by Peary set out from Cape Colombia, northwest of Greenland, about 760 kilometers from the North Pole. On April 6, the expedition reached the North Pole.