Annie M. Aggens (also known as Annie Aggens) is a

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leader for Polar Explorers. She is one of only a few women who have led treks to both the

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and

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s. In May 2008, she led an international team on a 25-day trek across the

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. She is also the co-author, with Chris Townsend, of the ''Encyclopedia of Outdoor & Wilderness Skills: The Ultimate A-Z Guide for The Adventurous.'' 2003. Ragged Mountain Press. . In 2006, she founded ICECAAP, an international

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of polar explorers dedicated to preserving the polar environment.

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* Townsend, Chris, and Annie M Aggens. ''Encyclopedia of Outdoor & Wilderness Skills''. Ragged Mountain Press/McGraw Hill, 2003. Year of birth missing (living people) Living people 21st-century American non-fiction writers 21st-century American women writers American nature writers American women science writers American women non-fiction writers {{US-nonfiction-writer-stub