On thin ice with Conor McDonnell

Photographer, director and WWF ambassador Conor McDonnell tells us how he is using his images to inform and inspire global change.

Searching for orcas in Norway

Writer and adventurer Hugh Francis Anderson joins Norwegian marine biologist Andreas B. Heide on his annual search for orcas.

Behind the lens with competition winner Olle Claeson

We speak to the winner of the inaugural ’Capture the Extreme’ Photography Competition, in association with Leica Camera AG, about developing a passion for photography and putting the Frank Hurley P...

In Extremis Mindset // Why I Explore (3/3)

Why do explorers explore? And how do they deal with isolation in some of the most challenging environments on earth? In this three-part series, we speak to adventurers, endurance athletes and pol...

Launching Shackleton Quests, polar exploration experiences

A century after Sir Ernest Shackleton embarked on his final Antarctic expedition onboard Quest, we are launching a new venture, Shackleton Quests, taking adventurers into extreme-cold environments ...

In Extremis Mindset // What It Takes (1/3)

Why do explorers explore? And how do they deal with isolation in some of the most challenging environments on earth? We spoke to adventurers who have taken themselves away from civilisation for ext...

Founder’s Note: Choose Your Attitude

Shackleton co-founder Ian Holdcroft completed his trans-Atlantic row at the end of January after 42 days at sea with the Felix Five crew. Having had time to reflect on the defining experience, he ...

48 hours in Iceland with Tom Kahler

Photographer Tom Kahler takes us behind his lens as he explores Iceland in mid-winter, battling the elements to capture Shackleton apparel in its element.

Isolation during the Age of Exploration

Historian Michael Smith looks how legendary explorers such as Ernest Shackleton, Robert Scott and Edward Parry kept their spirits high when cut off from the rest of the world.

2020 Explorers' Choice Award: The Results

We asked the public to take their pick from the 25 Highly Commended images in the 2020 Shackleton x Leica Capture the Extreme Photography Competition. Here are the results.