Kite-Powered Sleds in Antarctica

The WindSled, also known as the Inuit WindSled, is a tent on a sled powered by a giant kite. This wind-powered vehicle is the cheapest and cleanest mode of transport across the polar terrains. It has been used in multiple expeditions, including a 2019 journey where a four-person team traveled 2,538 kilometers across Antarctica, reaching elevations up to 3,768 meters.

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