A group of British women has made history by becoming the first British all-female team to conquer the South Pole and the first group of women to go to both Poles.

The team reached the South Pole on Monday 24 January 2000 after walking for 60 days in temperatures as low as - 50 C.

The expedition was undertaken to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. At the same time, the team also collected meteorological and other data to assist future expeditions and specialist equipment manufacturers.

The complete story of the expedition is now available in a book by Caroline Hamilton, South Pole 2000: Five women in search of an adventure. For more details or to order your copy, click here: <Virgin Books: South Pole 2000>