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Ann Bancroft - Polar Explorer,
Educator, Supporter of Issues of Women & Girls
Ann Bancroft Foundation
About Ann
Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams.
Ann's teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Ann worldwide recognition as one of today's most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" (2001); featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year" (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments.
Major Accomplishments:
February
2001 - Ann and Norwegian polar explorer Liv Arnesen become the first women
in history to sail and ski across Antarctica˙s landmass - completing a 94 -day,
1,717-mile (2,747 trek).
1993 - Ann leads the American Women's Expedition to the South Pole, a
67-day expedition of 660 miles (1,060 km) on skis by four women, earning the
distinction of being the first known woman in history to cross the ice to both
the North and South Poles.
1992
- Ann leads the first American women's east to west crossing of
1986 - Ann dogsleds 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from the
Born in 1955 in
Ann's
passion for exploring our natural world is matched by her enthusiasm for
teaching children. After earning a bachelor of science degree in physical
education from the
Ann's other achievements include founding and leading the Ann Bancroft Foundation, a non-profit organization that celebrates the existing and potential achievements of women and girls.
An
internationally known entity, Ann's expeditions have been followed by BBC, CNN,
National Public Radio, NBC Nightly News and NBC's Today show. She also has been
featured in Time, People, USA Today, Ms., McCall's, Ladies Home Journal, Vogue,
Good Housekeeping, Glamour, National Geographic, Outside, Sports Illustrated,
Sports Illustrated for Kids and Sports Illustrated for Women, O, the Oprah
Magazine and Time for Kids. Ann is a spokesperson for the Learning Disabilities
Association, Wilderness Inquiry and Girl Scouts of the
Ann currently lives in
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