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Auction: 20003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 68

The historically important Sledge hauled by Pen Hadow to the North Pole in 2003

Approximately 2.30m in length x 60cm at its widest, with sponsor's labels painted to the sides, including full inner fittings and harness as worn, worn and with expected field wear, good condition

Seen in image No. 61, 67, 74-75, 85-88 in SOLO - To The North Pole: Alone and Unsupported.

This sledge was affectionately named 'Baskers' by Pen. He recalls:

'I would be using a state-of-the-art sledge, originally designed by Alex Bierwald of Acapulka in association with Borge Ousland.'

He set off with it fully packed weighing 265lbs. On its naming:

'On past expeditions I've ended up hating my sledge as if it were my most mortal enemy, but there has been a sea-change on this expedition since I started calling him 'Baskers' and now he was a fully fledged member of my inner circle: The Team.'

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Estimate
£2,000 to £2,400

Starting price
£1500