How did Robert Peary travel to the North Pole from Ellesmere Island?

Robert Peary traveled to the North Pole from Ellesmere Island using sledging techniques.1

For his 1909 expedition, Peary sailed his ship, the Roosevelt, to Cape Sheridan on Ellesmere Island. From there, he established a base and departed from Cape Columbia in early March 1909 to begin his trek across the ice toward the pole. During the final stage of this journey, he was accompanied by the African American explorer Matthew Henson and four Inuit companions.12

While Peary is traditionally credited with reaching the North Pole on April 6, 1909, his achievement has been subject to significant historical debate. Modern analysis of his records and navigational data has led many experts to conclude that he may have fallen short of the pole by 50 to 100 kilometers (30 to 60 miles), leaving the absolute truth of his claim uncertain.12