Shackleton Journal

Cat Burford: A Polar Journey Fueled by Resilience, Research, and Inspiration

Cat Burford: A Polar Journey Fueled by Resilience, Research, and Inspiration

Ahead of her solo expedition to the South Pole, Cat Burford sat down with Shackleton's Amelia Steele to reflect on her journey—from her demand...

Karen Kyllesø’s Journey to Become the Youngest to Ski Solo to the South Pole

Karen Kyllesø, 21, is setting out to make history by becoming the youngest person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole, a record she hopes...

Endurance // Film Report

“I have often marvelled at the thin line which separates success from failure.”- Sir Ernest Shackleton Shackleton team members were delighted to be...

Capture The Extreme 2024 - Explorer's Choice Award - Behind the Winning Shot

We just announced that the winner of the 2024 Explorer's Choice Award for Capture The Extreme in collaboration with Leica, was Felix Vollmann. He ...

CAPTURE THE EXTREME 2024 // Explorer's Choice Award - The Results!

Earlier this year we announced the results of the 2024 Shackleton x Leica Capture The Extreme Photography Competition. We also launched the Explor...

CAPTURE THE EXTREME 2024 // Explorer's Choice Award - Cast Your Vote!

As we announce the results of the 2024 ‘Capture The Extreme’ Photography Competition, we also launch the Explorers’ Choice Award and invite you to...

CAPTURE THE EXTREME 2024 // The Results

After poring over a record number of entries capturing extreme landscapes, extreme weather, wildlife, people and adventure, we are excited to shar...

SHACKLETON X ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN // Louis Rudd's World-First Winter Traverse of the Himalayas

In 2023, Director of Expeditions, Louis Rudd MBE pioneered a 800 mile winter route across the Indian Himalayas on Royal Enfield’s all-new Himalayan...

FOUND! The shipwreck of Ernest Shackleton’s ‘Quest’ is discovered in the Labrador Sea

SHACKLETON co-founder Martin Brooks reports from the ship at the centre of Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s expedition, supported and equipped...

SHACKLETON MEDAL: Meet The Winner - Valérie Courtois

"If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us. When we reconnect with this love, we can heal the planet." THE WINNER OF THE 2024 SHACKLE...

SHACKLETON MEDAL: Meet the Shortlist - Andreas B. Heide

The shortlist for the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions 2024 was announced on 24th April 2024, following an animated debate ...

SHACKLETON MEDAL: Meet The Shortlist - Martin Sommerkorn

The shortlist for the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions 2024 was announced on 24th April 2024, following an animated debate ...

SHACKLETON MEDAL: Meet The Shortlist - Ximena Aguilar Vega

The shortlist for the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions 2024 was announced on 24th April 2024, following an animated debate ...