"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:
http://www.jerberyd.com/climbing/climbers/messner/



Impressive but check out Ellen. Remember she's only 28 and she holds
every long distance solo sailing record. Her feats are the subject of
many studies. Her minimum sleep needs are incredible.

And she does it all alone, for months at a time.

Messner crossed Antartica on foot in 92 days, 2800 kilometers, -60F carrying
all his gear including 200 km in crampons across an icefall. (Messner was in
his 50's and has only 1/2 of a foot).

How much has Ellen sailed in those temperatures?

Ellen has bested by hours and days what others have already done before her.
She relies heavily on new technology. Yes, she has set new records and is a
great competitive sailor.


Messner did the impossible.