The man who made Shackleton’s last voyage possible

Dr Jan Chojecki is the grandson of John Quiller Rowett, who financed the Shackleton-Rowett (Quest) Expedition of 1921-22. He is a member of the ReQuest2021 steering committee, which oversaw the Sco...

A SHACKLETON GUIDE TO WATERPROOFING

Technical waterproofing has come a long way since the first parkas were invented by the Caribou Inuit to keep warm in the Canadian arctic. Learn about the latest technical waterproof fabrics, why w...

SOUTH POLE WORLD SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT AIMS TO INSPIRE WOMEN OF ALL AGES TO DREAM BIG

Shackleton Expedition Manager, Wendy Searle, 45, from Monmouthshire, is aiming to become the fastest woman in history to ski solo, unassisted and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the Geograp...

WHY GOOSE DOWN? // A SHACKLETON GUIDE TO INSULATION

Down is the first choice for Shackleton designers when it comes to insulation due to its unrivalled air trapping performance and packability. Insulation layers usually use two types of insulation m...

The Best Winter Parka

A Shackleton jacket is an investment, so when making your choice it’s important to understand the performance features and technical specification of each to ensure you choose the best winter jacke...

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR DOWN JACKET

Here at Shackleton we use only the finest European goose down in our waterproof parkas, down jackets and gilets. The down in your Shackleton jacket is an incredibly long-lasting and efficient insul...

WHY CASHMERE? // A SHACKLETON GUIDE TO FIBRES

Written by Amelia Steele, Shackleton  When a chill nips the air and nights draw in you look forward to putting on your favourite chunky-knit sweater. A contemporary Shackleton sweater is endowed wi...

YOUR LIFELINE ON STEEP TERRAIN // A Shackleton Guide to Ropes

Whilst pulk-hauling and polar exploration are pillars upon which Shackleton is built, mountaineering and the alpine style of climbing is a fast-growing part of what we do. Finding ourselves in the...

WHY MERINO? // A Shackleton Guide to Fibres

Written by Gord Betenia, Shackleton Head of Product Performance Here at Shackleton we strive to use the most advanced performance materials out there. Though often this involves highly-technical n...

A Letter from the Arctic // Louis Rudd

Shackleton Director of Expeditions, Louis Rudd is currently On-Board Explorer on a ship bound for Greenland. He takes the time to reflect on the season of polar exploration just past and look to th...