Journey to the South Pole
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Michael builds an igloo as the team waits for the plane to be fixed.
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This is what a shower looks like in Antarctica. Taking one was described by Dr. Ross as being the "best ever."
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Diego basks in the sun and works on his tan in Antarctica.
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The Test Your Limits team sends a warm greeting back to Yahoo! Canada and its readers!
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Dr. Ross - Clouds
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Dr. Ross - Clouds
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Dr. Ross - Clouds
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Dr. Ross - Clouds
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Members of the Test Your Limits team have some fun with finally reaching the South Pole.
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Dale and Dr. Ross celebrate finally reaching the South Pole.
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Keith and Dr. Ross kiss the South Pole marker.
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A group shot of all the South Pole trekkers.
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The Test Your Limits team celebrates reaching the South Pole for Canada with the Canadian flag.
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Dr. Ross snaps a picture of the official marker of the South Pole.
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Nick and Simon from another trek team pose at the South Pole.
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The Test Your Limits team gets a flag to mark their achievement of reaching the South Pole.
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A close-up of the actual pole marking the South Pole.
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Members of the Test Your Limits team fight over the South Pole marker.
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The Test Your Limits team marks their achievement at the South Pole with their official banner.
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A view of the camp on Day 13 of the Test Your Limits' team's journey to the South Pole.
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The boys of the Test Your Limits team set up the tent on Day 13 of the journey to the South Pole.
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Looking at the path ahead that the Test Your Limits team will be taking on their journey to the South Pole.
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The team rests in between pushes on Day 12. Dr. Heather Ross and her team are on a journey to the South Pole.
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Dale and Heather on Day 12. Dr. Heather Ross and her team are on a journey to the South Pole.
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Diego shows off his sled on Day 12. Dr. Heather Ross and her team are on a journey to the South Pole.
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A team member in the tent on Day 12. Dr. Heather Ross and her team are on a journey to the South Pole.
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This Wikimedia Commons image shows what a stark contrast the terrain of the South Pole (pictured here) is when compared to the North Pole.
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An example of an open lead, the type of terrain Dr. Ross and her team face while journeying to the South Pole.
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An example of a jigsaw, the type of terrain Dr. Ross and her team face while journeying to the South Pole.
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The team celebrates after a long day of skiing. Dr. Heather Ross and her team are on day 10 of their journey to the South Pole.
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Dale and a team member ski on Day 10. Dr. Heather Ross and her team are on a journey to the South Pole.
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Dr. Ross all bundled up
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Day 8: Dr. Ross
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Day 8: Dr. Ross
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Day 8: Dr. Ross
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Dr. Ross-Day 7
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Dr. Ross-Day 7
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Dr. Ross-Day 6
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Dr. Ross-Day 8
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Dr. Ross sunbathes at Union Glacier
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Dr. Ross-Day 5
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A well-stocked Antarctic kitchen at Union Glacier.
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Union Glacier, the busiest airport in Antarctica
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Diego Delgado, Dale Shippam, Heather Ross and Michel White smile in their Outdoor Survival Canada coats.
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Diego Delgado, Michel White, Dale Shippam and Heather Ross weighing in their gear.
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Dr. Heather Ross and her team members Diego Delgado and Dale Shippam get ready to board the Ilyushin plane in Punta Arenas and head to Union Glacier The Ilyushin plane in Punta Arenas prepares to take Dr. Heather Ross’s team to Antarctica’s Union Glacier, 864 metres above sea level.
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Dr. Heather Ross and her team members Diego Delgado and Dale Shippam get ready to board the Ilyushin plane in Punta Arenas and head to Union Glacier.
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Blue Ice Runway
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Sorting out the goods before the bags are taken away before the flight.
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Union Glacier
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Trip plan for Dr. Ross and her team.
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Dr. Ross - An original Spanish Fort, located about an hour outside of Punta Arenas.
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Dr. Ross - boatyard
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Dr. Ross - Dale
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The team goes through their gear while in their hotel room in Punta Arenas.
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Dr. Diego Delgado enjoys dinner at a local restaurant in Punta Arenas.
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Heart transplant recipient Dale Shippam on the plane to Chile.
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Some of the bags belonging to Dr. Ross and her team, destined for the South Pole.
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Dr. Diego Delgado poses in the airport.
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Group shot of the Test Your Limits team in Santiago, Chile.
Test Your Limits
Cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross and her Test Your Limits team venture to the South Pole to spread awareness for and raise funds to combat heart disease and heart failure. Keep checking Yahoo! Canada News for exclusive blogs and photos from Dr. Ross!