10 Questions: An Interview With Todd Carmichael
July 4, 2008
By Jason A. Hendricks, Editor
Editors Note: Todd Carmichael will be attempting to become the first American to reach the South Pole solo, unsupported, and unaided. It has been done twice previously, but never by an American.
First off, Todd, I want to thank-you for allowing me to conduct this interview. It is always a pleasure to speak with those that I follow closely with. I have had the opportunity to watch a few of your videos concerning this expedition. I must say that when I first heard about what you were going to be attempting, I thought you were nuts. After the videos, now I know your nuts! Why the South Pole?
Deserts are my thing - huge unmolested patches of the planet, and Antarctica in my opinion is THE most beautiful desert of them all. As for the South Pole, it’s a natural focal point - the navel of the world if you will.
I can remember reading about Shackleton, Amundsen, and Scott while I was growing up. They always made me think “You know what? When I grow up, I want to do that.” Do you have a similar experience, or how did this idea come about?
