Polar Pathways: Robert E. Peary's Arctic Expeditions
About the 1906 Sledge Voyage
Still determined to reach the most northern point of the globe, Peary and his sledge teams left Cape Sheridan and headed north. With dreams of capturing the Pole, they again braved storms, icy hazards, and the threat of starvation. The team encountered hazardous leads that delayed progress and posed a serious navigation challenge. Despite their best efforts, Peary and his crew did not reach the Pole. Instead, fatigue and hunger forced them to stop at 87 North-- the new 'farthest north.' Quotes in this section are taken from Nearest the Pole, published in 1907.
