Lawyer, speaker, and North Face sponsored athlete Jenny Wordsworth sat down for an interview explaining the excruciating case of Polar Thigh she suffered during her 700 mile solo expedition to the South Pole. Polar thigh is essentially chilblains on your thighs caused by severe cold exposure and friction. If left untreated it can form blisters and eventually large wounds. If you’re clicked this far you probably more analytical than emotional when it comes to gross injuries but her description of events and hospital photos are truly gut wrenching. You have been warned:
SECOND WARNING: Jenny posted more pictures of the wound on her IG. DO NOT swipe left if you’re squeamish:
