Upcoming Events
Discover our live events schedule at our flagship store and join us to hear from pioneering individuals living and working in the world's extremes. From renowned photographers, to world record holders to polar explorers, our flagship store in Piccadilly, London is the hub of extreme exploration.
25.07.24
18:30
LOUIS RUDD
SHACKLETON X ROYAL ENFIELD - HIMALAYAS
Join us to hear British Explorer Louis Rudd MBE share his 1000-mile winter route across the Himalayas on the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
In 2023, British Explorer Louis Rudd MBE, Director of Expeditions at Shackleton, pioneered a 1000 mile winter route across the Indian Himalayas on Royal Enfield’s all-new Himalayan 450 off-road motorcycle. The three week journey across the region’s most remote and spectacular mountain landscape reached altitudes of up to 5500m. Every day, Rudd and his team faced the relentless challenges of extreme cold, perilous terrain and the world’s toughest expedition conditions. The journey took them on a route that crossed deep snow, sand dunes and even the frozen Pangong Lake, winding their way ever higher to an altitude above Everest Base Camp.
Join us at the Shackleton flagship store in London to hear Louis' first-hand account of this pioneering ride, and learn about the launch of the the Himalayan Challenge. This is a unique motorcycling expedition in summer 2025 - where you can experience the same intense freedom of adventure for yourself in this mythical setting. Discover what you’re made of, build your expedition mindset and ride the ultimate path.
22.08.24
19:00
POLE TO POLE
EV EXPEDITION FROM MAGNETIC NORTH TO SOUTH POLE
British adventurers, Chris and Julie Ramsey, have become the first people to drive from a magnetic north location to the South Pole and they have completed the journey in an all-electric vehicle. Join us to hear how they fared, from start to finish.
Back in June 2022 we announced that we were the official kit providers for the Pole to Pole EV Expedition, a world-first attempt to drive from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole in an all-electric vehicle.
The Pole To Pole team, comprised of husband and wife explorers, Chris and Julie Ramsey, have successfully completed the Artic leg of their 17,000 mile journey. In the first of its kind expedition in an electric vehicle, the capabilities of both the car and the Ramsey's have been pushed to their limits.
"The Arctic is an unforgiving and treacherous place, and our journey was fraught with unexpected challenges and obstacles. We faced numerous setbacks and delays, from equipment malfunctions to unpredictable weather conditions. Yet, with each hurdle, we learned valuable lessons and adapted our approach, always keeping our end goal in mind."
12.09.24
19:00
ANANYA PRASAD
ATLANTIC ODDYSEY
In December 2024, Ananya Prasad will row 3000 miles solo from La Gomera to Antigua, join us to learn more about her world-first expedition.
In December 2024 Ananya Prasad will be embarking on an epic 3000 mile solo row across the Atlantic Ocean, as part of the World's Toughest Row. If successful, she will be the first woman of colour to ever solo row an ocean.
With zero nautical experience prior to signing up, Ananya's drive to push herself on a new challenge in the outdoors has evolved into a journey of representation. Born in India and raised in the UK, Ananya has always found there was a glaring lack of diversity in adventure sport. In undertaking this challenge she hopes to inspire more people of colour and women into adventure sport and rowing.
Ananya hopes that one day, women of colour participating in endurance events isn’t out of the ordinary, rather the norm. Join us at our flagship store at 214 Piccadilly in London to hear more about Ananya's upcoming expedition and motivations.
17.10.24
19:00
ROBERT SWAN
LEADERSHIP ON THE EDGE
Join us at Shackleton to hear Robert Swan OBE, first to walk to both Poles, talk about his Antarctic climate education mission.
Robert Swan, OBE, FRGS, is the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles and is the founder of the 2041 Foundation. Rob will present his mission to educate people all over the world on the vital role that Antarctica plays in our planet’s climate and ecosystems.
As an Ernest Shackleton devotee, Rob will explain how leadership lessons from the Boss have helped him build the stamina and determination to continue his lifelong mission. Joining Rob will be Jennie Cooke, previous nominee for the Shackleton Medal who will introduce the work of the 2041 schools program.
TBC
MARK AGNEW
KAYAKING THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
Join us at Shackleton to hear Robert Swan OBE, first to walk to both Poles, talk about about his Antarctic climate education mission.
Robert Swan, OBE, FRGS, is the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles and is the founder of the 2041 Foundation. Rob will present his mission to educate people all over the world on the vital role that Antarctica plays in our planet’s climate and ecosystems.
As an Ernest Shackleton devotee, Rob will explain how leadership lessons from the Boss have helped him build the stamina and determination to continue his lifelong mission. Joining Rob will be Jennie Cooke, previous nominee for the Shackleton Medal who will introduce the work of the 2041 schools program.
Events Archive
Discover our live events schedule at our flagship store and join us to hear from pioneering individuals living and working in the world's extremes. From renowned photographers, to world record holders to polar explorers, our flagship store in Piccadilly, London is the
29.01.24
19:00
LEVISON WOOD
WORLD-RENOWNED EXPLORER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND WRITER.
Join us at the Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly as we host the face of our collaboration with Leica, the world-renowned explorer, photographer and film-maker, Levison Wood, for an exclusive Q&A session.
We look forward to hearing the captivating stories of some Levison's daring expeditions and gain insight into his experiences navigating and documenting some of the world's most challenging terrains. From walking the length of the Nile to trekking the Himalayas, tracking the last remaining desert lions of Namibia to increasingly elusive polar bears in Greenland, many of Levison's adventures on screen have been even more extensively documented through his own lens. This is a unique opportunity to interact with a true modern-day explorer and hear firsthand accounts of his remarkable journeys.
30.11.23
19:00
EMILY GARTHWAUTE & SANGAR KHALEEL
IRAQ FROM THE INSIDE
Join us at the Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly for an eye opening evening with award winning photojournalist Emily Garthwaite and journalist, fixer and NPR's man in Mosul, Sangar Khaleel.
Emily and Sangar will speak about their work together - devising and completing a never done before expedition down the most millitarised river in the world, the Tigris, documenting militias and Iranian guerilla fighters in Kurdistan, and other key moments from their time working together at the New York Times.
09.11.23
19:00
MAX THORPE
BUILDING RESILIENCE
Join us at the new heart of exploration in central London, the Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly for an evening with Max Thorpe, the world record-breaking athlete and the protagonist of an unlikely comeback story.
His experiences took him to the very edge when in 2017 he and his teammate were hit by a devastating rogue wave during a race to row across the Atlantic Ocean. The resulting capsize, fire and rescue is widely regarded as one of the most perilous sequence of events in the history of ocean sport.
26.10.23
19:00
TOM WILLIAMS
ALONE - WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SURVIVE?
Join us at the new heart of exploration in central London, the Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly for an evening with Tom Williams, the winner of the first season of Alone UK.
Tom will be talking about his experience of surviving the Canadian wilderness, providing insights into survival techniques and why stepping out of your comfort zone is so important for development.
Tom was dropped into the remote Canadian wilderness with only a handful of survival items to compete in season 1 of Channel 4’s TV show ‘Alone’. Referred to by those in the bushcraft community as the survival Olympics. This is the ultimate test of one’s mental and physical skills whereby contestants aim to survive as long as possible finding their own food, water and sheltering themselves from the harsh Canadian elements.
12.10.23
19:00
WENDY SEARLE
SHACKLETON LAUNCHES WORLD'S FIRST POLAR SKILLS & EXPED. APPAREL FOR WOMEN
Join us at the new heart of exploration in central London, the Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly to celebrate the spirit of adventure, equality, and female empowerment - the launch of the Women’s Polar Skills Challenge, and the unveiling of the world’s first-ever Polar Expedition Pulk Suit designed by and specifically for women.
Shackleton Challenges Expedition Manager and pioneering polar explorer, Wendy Searle, will be on hand to share her own inspiring journey and explain more about the Women's Polar Skills Challenge, which she will be guiding in March 2024.