Launching Shackleton Quests, polar exploration experiences

A century after Sir Ernest Shackleton embarked on his final Antarctic expedition onboard Quest, we are launching a new venture, Shackleton Quests, taking adventurers into extreme-cold environments ...

In Extremis Mindset // What It Takes (1/3)

Why do explorers explore? And how do they deal with isolation in some of the most challenging environments on earth? We spoke to adventurers who have taken themselves away from civilisation for ext...

Founder’s Note: Choose Your Attitude

Shackleton co-founder Ian Holdcroft completed his trans-Atlantic row at the end of January after 42 days at sea with the Felix Five crew. Having had time to reflect on the defining experience, he ...

48 hours in Iceland with Tom Kahler

Photographer Tom Kahler takes us behind his lens as he explores Iceland in mid-winter, battling the elements to capture Shackleton apparel in its element.

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...