In 1984, Denis Bartell crossed Australia’s Simpson Desert alone; the 390-km trek took three weeks with no backup vehicles
- PC: Australian GeographicIn 1984, Australian explorer Denis Bartell walked 390km from west to east across the Simpson Desert in a three-week solo journey with no backup vehicles.
- Bartell had already crossed the desert more than 30 times in four-wheel-drive vehicles and studied the records of earlier explorers before making the journey on foot.
- His route took him across the desert’s red interior, where he followed the history of exploration associated with figures including John McDouall Stuart, Burke and Wills, and David Lindsay.
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- PC: Australian GeographicIn 1984, Australian explorer Denis Bartell walked 390km from west to east across the Simpson Desert in a three-week solo journey with no backup vehicles.
- Bartell had already crossed the desert more than 30 times in four-wheel-drive vehicles and studied the records of earlier explorers before making the journey on foot.
- His route took him across the desert’s red interior, where he followed the history of exploration associated with figures including John McDouall Stuart, Burke and Wills, and David Lindsay.
Sources: Times of India