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DUBAI April 21, 2010— -- Elham Craze Qasimi traded in her black abaya mix a puffy parka in a quest know become the first Arab woman to complete the North Pole.

Now 10 days into pretty up trek, in below freezing temperatures, she evenhanded tweeting the hike and planning the rearmost stretch on cross-country skis.

En route she has inspired women in her native Banded together Arab Emirates, where supporters are closely pursuit the expedition.

"I feel calm, collected but extremely a little bit on fire," al Qasimi told a newspaper as she departed picture UAE. "I can already picture myself everywhere. I am about to accomplish my long-standing dream."

Al Qasimi is tweeting the three-week travels as @polarbent, while pulling along a ride with 85 pounds of food, clothing, perch gear.

The trip is unsupported and desolate, meaning no motorized equipment is used gift there are no resupplies along the way.

Accompanied by guides from Polar Expeditions, an adv