Ada Blackjack
An Iñupiat woman who became the sole survivor of a disastrous Arctic expedition, surviving alone in extreme conditions for months
Surviving completely alone in the brutal Arctic wilderness after her entire expedition team perished, this seamstress-turned-survivor's remarkable story of endurance remained largely unknown for decades.
An Ill-Fated Arctic Expedition
Blackjack joined an Arctic expedition to Wrangel Island as a seamstress and cook, a venture that would end in disaster for most of its members.
The Sole Survivor
Following the deaths of her expedition companions, Blackjack became the sole survivor, enduring months alone in extreme Arctic conditions.
Remarkable Self-Taught Survival Skills
Blackjack taught herself essential survival skills, including hunting and trapping, to sustain herself through the harsh Arctic winter until eventual rescue.
A Story of Overlooked Heroism
Blackjack's remarkable survival story remained relatively unknown for decades, only gaining broader recognition through later historical research and books.
