UPF50+: Fabric Protection Designed for Heat, Movement and Long Exposure

Our latest journal examines the role of UPF50+ fabric technology in modern expedition apparel - from ultraviolet protection and moisture management to temperature regulation across long days of mov...

SHACKLETON MEDAL 2026 - THE SHORTLIST

The 2026 shortlist for the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions has been announced. From marine biology and AI-led migration research to Indigenous Arctic leadership and Antarct...

A Guide to Waterproofing – Principles, Practicalities, Performance

Technical waterproofing has come a long way since the first parkas were invented by the Caribou Inuit to keep warm in the Canadian arctic. Learn about the latest technical waterproof fabrics, why w...

Why Merino? A Shackleton Guide to Fibres

BIO-ENGINEERED TO PERFORMToday’s Merino wool brings a suite of properties to active wear that’s yet to be bettered. In base-layer terms, it’s the Boss.It’s the next-to-skin layer of choice on bo...

Shackleton Medal 2026: The Longlist

We are in a year where the polar regions are making front page news. The urgency to protect them is growing ever greater. Our longlist for the 2026 Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar ...

Postcards from the Extremes // The Kungsleden

The Shackleton Challenges team are just back from a recce in northern Sweden - a six-day assessment of terrain, conditions and logistics for a potential future challenge.

Shackleton in South Africa - Meet Yourself Again

The spring and early summer months are when the great outdoors is at its very greatest. It’s when most of us equip ourselves for a packed adventure season, full of new frontiers. We’re always seeki...

Postcards from the Extremes - Girls Tr

This International Women’s Day, Shackleton announces Girls Trip - an all-women expedition to Svalbard that blends polar travel with science, mentorship, and a redefinition of what modern exploratio...

Crafted in Britain, The Traditional Way

With an eye to both sustainability and heritage, we make much of our clothing as close to home as possible. The time-honoured methods still used by our partners are also often the only way to achie...

Shackleton Medal Finalist, Jamin Greenbaum

Jamin Greenbaum was a finalist for last year’s Shackleton Medal for his consistently brave and pioneering work as an Antarctic geophysicist. Here he tells the story of the ingenious plan he devised...