American prepares for 110-day journey across Antarctica

Expedition Overview - American explorer Colin O'Brady is attempting a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica from ice shelf to ice shelf [1] - The expedition route is approximately 1,800 miles, similar to the distance from New York City to Boulder, Colorado [2] - The journey is estimated to take roughly 110 days [3] Environmental Challenges - O'Brady will face winds up to 60 mph (approximately 96.56 km/h) [2] - Temperatures are expected to reach as low as negative 30° (degrees unspecified, presumably Fahrenheit or Celsius) [2] - Antarctica is described as the coldest, windiest place on Earth [3] Previous Accomplishments - In 2018, O'Brady was the first person to cross Antarctica, excluding the ice shelves, without a snow kite [2] Personal Motivation - The expedition is described as a test of physical and spiritual limits [1] - O'Brady seeks to push himself farther than his previous expeditions [1] - The experience is characterized as encompassing the full range of human emotion [3]