Jonny Huntington, from Kingsbridge, Devon, has made history as the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Despite facing significant physical challenges, including a paralysed left foot and limited mobility in his left leg, Huntington completed the 566-mile (911km) trek across Antarctica in just 46 days.
Huntington, who suffered a debilitating stroke in 2014, described his emotions after completing the journey as feeling “good, safe, and healthy.” Reflecting on his achievement, he expressed satisfaction with how the expedition unfolded, saying, “I’m very happy with how everything turned out.”
He set out from Fuchs-Messner on November 21, 2024, and reached the South Pole on January 5, 2025. Throughout the journey, he navigated extreme conditions such as freezing temperatures and 24-hour sunlight, while dragging a 242lb (110kg) sled carrying food and equipment. Despite these hardships, he remained determined, describing his mindset as taking “one step at a time.”
Huntington attributed much of his success to the support he received from his sister, Claire Huntington, and expedition manager, Toby Cowern. Though the enormity of the achievement hasn’t fully sunk in yet, Huntington emphasized that it’s a testament to the determination and team effort that allowed him to make this historic journey.
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