Know before you go - AdventureSmart

A group of inspirational kiwi climbers recently made a first ascent in Antarctica of a new route on a peak known as the First Sister.

The team of Penny Goddard, Dean Staples and Lydia Bradey set off in for Antarctica in February. They sailed by yacht from Ushuaia in South America to Antarctica.

You can download their report  Exploration Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula (549kb pdf). It contains information about what they achieved on their trip and has some useful tips for other climbers wanting to explore new routes in this challenging environment.