The Vanishing North - An Interview with Shackleton Medal Judge, Sebastian Copeland

Explorer and photographer Sebastian Copeland’s images of the Arctic may look otherworldly – with their tilting cathedrals of ice, hypnotic light, and fractured seascapes that seem to stretch to inf...

Daring to do what scares me – an interview with filmmaker Natalie Hewit

Natalie Hewit  was the only film director on board the SA Agulhas II when the Endurance was discovered in 2022. Here she talks about her love of Antarctica, dealing with the dynamics of a ship, and...

An Ecologist’s Guide to Davos - Dr. James Grecian

This year Dr. James Grecian has been chosen as Arctic Basecamp’s Scientist in Residence. He has just returned from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he was invited to ‘speak sci...

Pioneer Programme - Martin Hartley Interview

Recently selected for the Shackleton Pioneers programme, Martin Hartley, an adventurer and acclaimed environmental photographer is known for his decades-long dedication to documenting the Arctic an...

Pioneer Programme - Louis Rudd Interview

The Shackleton Pioneer Programme brings together trailblazers from across the globe to share stories of resilience, adventure, and leadership. In this interview, we have the privilege of hearing fr...

Pioneer Programme - Levison Wood Interview

To mark the launch of the Shackleton Pioneer programme, Shackleton’s Amelia Steele interviews Levison Wood, the celebrated British explorer, author, and photographer. Levison is known for his remar...

Ananya Prasad: A Solo Journey Across the Ocean, and Beyond

As the days count down to the start of her incredible solo ocean rowing adventure, Ananya Prasad is preparing for more than just the physical challenge ahead. On December 12th, Ananya will embark o...

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...

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 invited to the film premiere of ENDURANCE at the ...