2021 Explorers’ Choice Award: The Results

Nearly 3500 voted for their favourite from the 25 highly commended images that just missed out in the judges’ decisions in this year's competition. Here are the results.

Shackleton on Everest: Preparation

As our Director of Special Projects prepares to climb Mount Everest, he discusses the deep-rooted motivation behind the expedition and his unorthodox training in lockdown.

The Results: 2021 Capture The Extreme

After poring over more than 1000 entries capturing landscapes, wildlife, people and adventure, we are excited to share the results of this year’s Shackleton x Leica Photography Competition. The Sha...

Explorers' Choice Award: Cast Your Vote

As we announce the results of the 2021 ‘Capture The Extreme’ Photography Competition, we also launch the Explorers’ Choice Award and invite you to cast your vote for a winner. With over 1000 entrie...

Antarctica's most innovative research stations

Antarctica is home to some of the most exciting architecture in the world, with research stations designed to withstand the harshest conditions and consider the well-being and mental health of the ...

Shackleton x Blue Marine Foundation

Shackleton has partnered with NGO Blue Marine Foundation to support the protection of four million square kilometres of Antarctic waters. To mark the launch of the partnership, we have developed th...

Join the fight to protect Antarctica

Through scientific evidence, increased public awareness and political advocacy, we can ensure that Antarctica’s biodiversity is protected forever.

Ian Finch: Ready For All Conditions

As an expedition guide, former Royal Marine and adventure photographer, Ian Finch understands the need to be prepared for all eventualities.

What's Your Escape?

Our new Escape Expedition Jacket has been developed for people with a built-in instinct to escape the ordinary. It’s an 800-fill insulated essential that protects and warms down to -15ºC but is als...

How do explorers deal with isolation?

Words of wisdom from adventurers, endurance athletes and polar explorers who have removed themselves from civilisation for long periods of time and put their minds and bodies through gruelling exp...