Category Archives: Explorers

Edith “Jackie” Ronne – Antarctica’s First Lady

Posted on March 2, 2026 by ahcadmin

Edith “Jackie” Ronne didn’t plan to spend fifteen months on an Antarctic research expedition. But when her husband Finn Ronne mounted a privately financed exploration of the southern continent, Jackie found herself drawn steadily—and then decisively—into the venture. Born in … Continue reading →

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Eve Farson – Better Than Any Man

Posted on July 8, 2024 by ahcadmin

Eve Farson was a woman with an indomitable spirit. She defied expectations and embarked on adventures that rivaled those of any man. The niece of Bram Stoker (author of the gothic horror novel, Dracula), Eve was born Enid Eveleen Stoker … Continue reading →

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Being Lothar Kolbig

Posted on July 5, 2021 by ahcadmin

I want to be like Lothar Kolbig when I grow up, to have as many adventures around the world as he did. It is quite apparent that the overarching theme of his life was seasoned by a spirit of wanderlust … Continue reading →

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Aloha Wanderwell – A Well-Wandered Woman

Posted on March 1, 2021 by ahcadmin

To commemorate March as Women’s History Month, the AHC would like to feature the life of adventurer Idris Galcia Hall (1906-1996) who christened herself “Aloha Wanderwell.” In 1922 at age 16, she answered an ad calling for “a good-looking brainy … Continue reading →

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