Shackleton’s Nimrod Expedition

Polar historian and author Michael Smith delves into the expedition that made Shackleton’s name. Carving a route towards the South Pole that would lay the trail for others to follow years later, on...

James Caird: Crossing The Southern Ocean

The remarkable journey of James Caird, the small open boat commanded by Ernest Shackleton to sail across the wild Southern Ocean in 1916, is among the greatest sea voyages ever recorded.

How to survive in polar extremes

Highly accomplished polar explorers Louis Rudd MBE and Wendy Searle have a wealth of experience in polar exploration. Here are their tips on how to survive in extreme environments.

Searching for Endurance

In 2019 a crew headed into the Weddell Sea in an attempt to locate Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, which was trapped in sea ice and sank during the fateful Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition,...

Our Parka wins 'Best Winter Jacket' 2021

Our Antarctic Protector Parka has won Best Winter Jacket in the annual T3 Awards, “standing out from the pack” with its sustainable credentials and expedition-grade performance.

Vital equipment for polar exploration

Steve Jones, Expeditions Manager in charge of expedition planning for Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions LLC (ALE), shares the equipment and technologies that have improved life for polar expedit...

Join us on an expedition experience

Our new expedition division, Shackleton Challenges, takes you into extreme environments to experience the challenge of polar exploration.

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...