A Mind In Extremis

Dr Nathan Smith analyses Lou Rudd’s expedition mindset during his solo crossing of Antarctica…

Equipping A Modern Pioneer

Polar expedition equipment has come a long way since Ernest Shackleton first set foot on Antarctica. More lightweight materials, advanced synthetics and other technological innovations have led to ...

Watchkeeper (Wendy Searle Interview)

Expedition leader, Wendy Searle, talks the logistics and psychology of keeping close friend and solo adventurer Lou Rudd safe and sane...

Support The Spirit of Endurance

The Spirit of Endurance is a British Army backed expedition facilitated through the Adventure Training Scheme (an initiative available for military personnel to provide challenging outdoor training...

My Mate Lou

Meet the man who will attempt to become the first person in human history to complete a solo, unsupported and unassisted crossing of Antarctica. 

Cold Extremities (SPEAR17 Interview)

Fatigue. Hypothermia. Frostbite... These are just a few of the stark realities Captain Lou Rudd will need to befriend when he begins his long solo crossing of Antarctica. 

Iceland Pre-expedition Training (Video)

On October 17th news will break of an historic undertaking. A journey that has never before been accomplished by anyone in the history of polar exploration. A tribute to Ernest Shackleton’s legacy ...

Into The White (Official Expedition Video)

In mid-November, Captain Louis Rudd attempts to become the first person in history to cross Antarctica solo, unsupported and unassisted

Chasing Shackleton

In mid-November, Captain Louis Rudd MBE will set-off from Hercules Inlet in the Weddell Sea on a journey across Antarctica. He will do so alone...