A Chilling Endeavor

In 1915, there was no Gore-Tex. No Oakley ski goggles. No polar fleece. But there were definitely Poles (I'm talking about the North and South kind), and a brave band of men trekked across freaking Antarctica to deliver provisions to Shackleton. That's over a thousand miles, folks. I can't even drive that far without some serious whining. This is an incredible story of fortitude, unbelievable courage, and excruciating obstacles. A must-read. And boy, will you feel like a wimp when you're done.