11. Crossing South Georgia’s Mountains
After reaching South Georgia Island, Shackleton, along with Frank Worsley and Tom Crean, embarked on a perilous 36-hour trek across the island’s uncharted mountains to reach the Stromness whaling station. Navigating steep passes and glaciers without maps or proper equipment, they overcame treacherous terrain, including the Razorback pass and Crean Glacier, before finally arriving at the whaling station, securing the rescue of their stranded crew. (rgs.org)
