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First Skiing in Antarctica

When: December 1893 (per source; possibly late 1892 or the 1892–93 austral summer)
Where: Larsen Ice Shelf
Part of: Carl Anton Larsen makes the first ski ascent and traverse in Antarctica

A source passage states that in December 1893 Carl Anton Larsen became the first person to ski in Antarctica, on the Larsen Ice Shelf.

During the 1892–93 summer of his Jason expedition, Larsen explored the waters and shores of Graham Land. A source passage states that in December 1893 he became the first person to ski in Antarctica, on the ice shelf subsequently named after him. The legacy record is internally inconsistent, stamped 1 January 1893 while its text says December, so the event may belong to late 1892 or the 1892–93 austral summer; no specific day is supported.

Sources

Carl Anton Larsen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-13

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