The Norwegian party 's greater skills with the techniques of ice travel , using ski and dogs , had proved decisive in their success .
Shackleton 's Farthest South mark was passed on 7 December , and the South Pole was reached on 14 December 1911 .
The Norwegian party 's greater skills with the techniques of ice travel , using ski and dogs , had proved decisive in Farthest South 's success .
Shackleton 's Farthest South mark was passed on 7 December , and the South Pole was reached on 14 December 1911 .