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 demanding career as an NHS dentist to to her first Fin...

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 to break by an impressive six years. This extraor...

SHACKLETON MEDAL 2024 - The Shortlist

Following a very lively debate at the Royal Geographical Society, chaired by Sunday Times bestselling author Lewis Dartnell, our panel of judges has decided on the shortlist for this year’s Shackle...

Antarctic Fire Angels // Post Expedition Journal

This Antarctic season Georgina Gilbert and Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe became the first 999 emergency services team to ski to the South Pole. The two firefighters took on a 1230km route from Union Glacie...