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.

Heritage: The draw of Antarctica

Why did the Frozen Continent captivate explorers? Expeditions were dangerous, expensive and often unsuccessful. Yet people persevered. Author Michael Smith looks at why men like Ernest Shackleton ...

Optimism is true moral courage

As the world enters uncertain times, we've chosen six quotes from Sir Ernest Shackleton that inspire us in times of difficulty. We hope they do the same for you. Crisis and adversity are not new...

The qualities of an explorer – then and now

Optimism, patience, idealism and courage. These are the traits that Ernest Shackleton believed an explorer required to succeed. A century later, two polar pioneers look at how this relates to moder...

The Results: Capture the Extreme Photography Competition

After combing over more than 2000 entries and much deliberation between the judges, we are delighted to share the results of the 2020 Capture the Extreme Photography Competition. Following the l...

Tom Pidcock: on top of the Worlds

Meet the 20-year-old cyclo-cross rider tipped for huge success following a rookie season in the Elites with the TRINITY Racing Team, for which Shackleton is a clothing sponsor. A huge amount can ...

Shackleton Winter Expedition in Finse

Shackleton takes a group of pioneers deep into the elements in Norway for an expedition, led by polar explorers Louis Rudd MBE and Wendy Searle.

Shackleton chosen as Brand of Tomorrow

Shackleton is among 12 British brands selected for Walpole’s 2020 Brands of Tomorrow programme, which aims to promote and develop the British luxury sector. We are delighted to share the news tha...

Solo sailing with James Aiken

Sailor and filmmaker James Aiken has just completed a 28-day, single-handed crossing of the Atlantic Ocean onboard his boat, The Oaken Yarn, in partnership with Talisker Whisky.