 South Pole:
900 Miles on Foot
By Gareth Wood and Eric Jamieson
- Softcover, 240 pages
- Includes photographs, maps, full-colour cover
- Pricing Info and to Purchase Online
 Heralded as perhaps the last big Antarctic expedition of the 20th Century, In the Footsteps of Scott can be fully experienced in Gareth Wood's book South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot.
This is a compelling story of three men who each hauled 350 pounds and walked 70 days to reach the South Pole with nothing but a handheld compass and sextant to guide their way.
From the outset, the expedition was fraught with difficulties, all symptoms of interpersonal conflict between the team members. Plagued with equipment problems, physical issues and lack of communication, the expedition took on the look and feel of three separate treks.
Halfway through the journey the frailty of the bond between the team members forced a re-evaluation of the expedition goals and working relationships. It soon became clear that the key to their survival and success rested almost entirely on their ability to leverage the same strengths and differences that were responsible for the existing tension and conflict!
This new perspective was responsible for the renewed energy and team unity that eventually resulted in the expedition reaching the South Pole several days ahead of schedule.
For anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to accomplish such a feat, Gareth Wood sets the stage for a truly remarkable adventure. This is a journey of proportions very few will ever undertake, but that bears startling relevance to everyday challenges in interpersonal relationships.
South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot explores every aspect of the journey, from the years of planning and fundraising to the team's successful finish at the Pole to Gareth's near fatal attack by a Leopard Seal upon his return to base camp. South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot takes you on an adventure you won't soon forget!
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Independent Book Reviews:
- Sir Ranulph Fiennes - Published in ANTARCTIC, The Journal of the New Zealand Antarctic Society
- Lincoln Hall - Published in AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC, The Journal of the Australian Geographic Society No.49, January to March 1998
- Gregory Strong - The Vancouver Sun (Saturday Review), August 8, 1998
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About the Authors
Gareth Wood is a professional organizational improvement consultant and keynote speaker. He presents and facilitates programs in team and leadership training, and strategic planning for clients in business, education and government. For more information, visit About Gareth Wood.
Eric Jamieson is a graduate from the University of British Columbia (Geography) and had published numerous articles in magazines and newspapers before undertaking to write the story of Gareth's polar trek.
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