Felicity Aston

Felicity Ann Dawn Aston MBE FRGS is a British explorer, author and climate scientist. In 2012, she became the first person to ski alone across the Antarctic landmass using only her own muscle power and the first woman to complete a solo crossing.

Her work combines long-distance polar travel with environmental research. Since her Antarctic crossing, she has led international and all-female expeditions across Antarctica, Greenland and the High Arctic. She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire and awarded the Polar Medal for services to polar exploration.