Who was the first to reach the South Pole?
Amundsen's South Pole expedition
While Amundsen was confident in his men and equipment, he was, Hassel recorded, tormented by thoughts of Scott's motor sledges and the fear that these would carry the British party to success.[110] With this in mind Amundsen planned to begin the polar journey as soon as the sun rose in late August, though Johansen warned that it would be too cold on the Barrier so early in the season.  Amundsen overruled him, and at sunrise on 24August seven sledges were made ready.[111] Johansen's concerns seemed justified, as harsh conditions for the next two weeks—temperatures as low as −58°C (−72°F)—prevented the men from leaving.[112] On 8September 1911, when the temperature rose to −27°C (−17°F), Amundsen decided he could wait no longer, and the party of eight set off; Lindstrøm remained alone at Framheim.[111]