Now that really IS cool: British schoolgirl, 16, daughter of famous explorer, becomes youngest person to ski to the South Pole

A 16-year-old girl has braved 17 nights on the ice, amid whiteouts and 24-hour daylight to become the youngest person to ski to the South Pole.


Schoolgirl Amelia Hempleman-Adams and her father, adventurer David Hempleman-Adams, reached their destination at 1.30am this morning after skiing 97 miles.


Speaking from the South Pole, Amelia called her adventure an 'extraordinary experience'.     Read Full