Felicity Aston

Author; Polar scientist; skiier

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This week, polar scientist, explorer and author of “ Life Lessons From Explorers: Learn how to weather life’s storms from history’s greatest explorers” Felicity Aston reflects on her…

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This week, polar scientist, explorer and author of “ Life Lessons From Explorers: Learn how to weather life’s storms from history’s greatest explorers” Felicity Aston reflects on her…

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Polar scientist Felicity Aston reflects on her fascination with exploration and shares lessons on survival, risk, and adventure.

Felicity Aston on solo skiing across Antarctica: Lessons in survival and self-discovery

Polar scientist Felicity Aston reflects on her fascination with exploration and shares lessons on survival, risk, and adventure.

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