British Army Officer 'Polar Preet' aims to become first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unaided

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‘Polar Preet’ aims to become first woman to trek solo across Antarctica

Preet Chandi, first woman of colour to complete a solo unaided trip to the South Pole, announces plans for her next tripWhen she became the first woman of colour to complete a solo, unaided trip to the South Pole, Capt Preet Chandi wanted to prove “no matter where we are from, no matter what we look like, we can achieve anything we want”.Now, “Polar Preet” has her sights set on a greater challenge – to become the first woman to complete a solo a…