SHACKLETON LIVE
[LONDON]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover our live events schedule at our flagship store and join us to hear from pioneering individuals living and working in the world's extremes. From renowned photographers, to world record holders to polar explorers, our flagship store in Piccadilly, London is the hub of extreme exploration.
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17.10.24
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MARK AGNEW
KAYAKING THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
Join us at the Shackleton Flagship store at 214 Piccadilly to hear all about Mark Agnew's world-first expedition.
Mark Agnew and his three teammates made history when they paddled the length of the Arctic's Northwest Passage. They were the first team to kayak the entire Arctic route, and the first team to do it under human power, with no motors or sails, in a single summer.
The Arctic Cowboys, as the team were called, kayaked for 103 days, facing storms, polar bears, fatigue and shifting sea ice. The predicted expedition completion date was at the end of the summer, however due to a host of challenges including getting trapped in the ice, the expedition continued into the grips of winter, where the team persevered, finally ending their journey in October.
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27.11.24
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pen hadow
arctic explorer & conservationist
Join us in conversation with Arctic explorer turned conservationist, Pen Hadow.
Pen Hadow made his first Arctic expedition in 1989, set up the world’s first guide service to the North Pole in 1995, and co-organised the first all-women expedition to the North Pole in 1997.
A world-class explorer focused on the Arctic Ocean, he is now dedicated to the United Nations process that will enable protection for the wildlife and ecosystem in the international waters around the North Pole.
In 2023, the esteemed panel of judges for the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions chose Pen Hadow as the medal's worthy winner for his dedication to creating conservation area status for the international waters of the Arctic Ocean. Join us at the Shackleton Flagship store for an evening with Pen Hadow, full of stories of Arctic Exploration and environmental advocacy.
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12.12.24
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LIVE LINK TO PORT LOCKROY, ANTARCTICA
UK ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST
Join us at the Shackleton Flagship store at 214 Piccadilly to hear from the team at the UK ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST, live from Port Lockroy, Antarctica.
EVENTS ARCHIVE
From record-breaking feats of endurance to pioneering expeditions, our Shackleton flagship store at 214 Piccadilly has become a gathering place for explorers and visionaries to share their unique stories of resilience and adventure.
Explore our event archive, where each speaker reveals how they’ve pushed boundaries in pursuit of their goals to inspire you to discover your best self beyond your comfort zone.
17.10.24
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ROBERT SWAN
LEADERSHIP ON THE EDGE
Attendees joined us at Shackleton to hear Robert Swan OBE, the first person to walk to both Poles, as he discussed his Antarctic climate education mission.
Robert Swan, OBE, FRGS, who was the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles and founded the 2041 Foundation, presented his mission to educate people worldwide on the essential role of Antarctica in our planet’s climate and ecosystems.
As an Ernest Shackleton devotee, Rob explained how leadership lessons from the Boss helped him build the stamina and determination for his lifelong mission. Joining Rob was Jennie Cooke, previous nominee for the Shackleton Medal, who introduced the work of the 2041 schools program.
12.09.24
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ANANYA PRASAD
ATLANTIC ODDYSEY
In December 2024, Ananya Prasad will row 3000 miles solo from La Gomera to Antigua, she joined us to launch her world-first expedition.
In December 2024 Ananya Prasad will be embarking on an epic 3000 mile solo row across the Atlantic Ocean, as part of the World's Toughest Row. If successful, she will be the first woman of colour to ever solo row an ocean.
With zero nautical experience prior to signing up, Ananya's drive to push herself on a new challenge in the outdoors has evolved into a journey of representation. Born in India and raised in the UK, Ananya has always found there was a glaring lack of diversity in adventure sport. In undertaking this challenge she hopes to inspire more people of colour and women into adventure sport and rowing.
Ananya hopes that one day, women of colour participating in endurance events isn’t out of the ordinary, rather the norm.
22.08.24
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POLE TO POLE
EV EXPEDITION FROM MAGNETIC NORTH TO SOUTH POLE
British adventurers, Chris and Julie Ramsey, have become the first people to drive from a magnetic north location to the South Pole and they have completed the journey in an all-electric vehicle. They came to the Shackleton store to share how they fared, from start to finish.
As announced in June 2022, Shackleton served as the official kit provider for the Pole to Pole EV Expedition, a pioneering attempt to drive from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole in an electric vehicle.
The Pole To Pole team, comprised of husband and wife explorers, Chris and Julie Ramsey, have successfully completed the Artic leg of their 17,000 mile journey. In the first of its kind expedition in an electric vehicle, the capabilities of both the car and the Ramsey's have been pushed to their limits.
"The Arctic is an unforgiving and treacherous place, and our journey was fraught with unexpected challenges and obstacles. We faced numerous setbacks and delays, from equipment malfunctions to unpredictable weather conditions. Yet, with each hurdle, we learned valuable lessons and adapted our approach, always keeping our end goal in mind."
25.07.24
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LOUIS RUDD
SHACKLETON X ROYAL ENFIELD - HIMALAYAS
Shackleton Director of Expeditions, Louis Rudd shared his 1,000-mile winter route across the Himalayas on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
In 2023, British Explorer Louis Rudd MBE, Director of Expeditions at Shackleton, pioneered a 1000 mile winter route across the Indian Himalayas on Royal Enfield’s all-new Himalayan 450 off-road motorcycle. The three week journey across the region’s most remote and spectacular mountain landscape reached altitudes of up to 5500m.
Every day, Rudd and his team faced the relentless challenges of extreme cold, perilous terrain and the world’s toughest expedition conditions. The journey took them on a route that crossed deep snow, sand dunes and even the frozen Pangong Lake, winding their way ever higher to an altitude above Everest Base Camp.
Attendees gathered at the Shackleton flagship store to hear Louis recount his journey and launch of the Himalayan Challenge, a unique motorcycling expedition planned for summer 2025.
29.01.24
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LEVISON WOOD
WORLD-RENOWNED EXPLORER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND WRITER.
The Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly hosted Levison Wood, face of our Leica collaboration, for an exclusive Q&A session.
Listeners engaged with Levison's tales of walking the Nile, trekking the Himalayas, and tracking desert lions in Namibia and polar bears in Greenland. Through his photography, Levison provided unique insights into his journeys across some of the world’s most challenging landscapes.
30.11.23
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EMILY GARTHWAUTE & SANGAR KHALEEL
IRAQ FROM THE INSIDE
Guests joined us at the Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly for an eye-opening evening with award-winning photojournalist Emily Garthwaite and journalist, fixer, and NPR's correspondent in Mosul, Sangar Khaleel.
Emily and Sangar shared stories from their work together, discussing the never-before-attempted expedition they devised and completed along the Tigris River—one of the most militarized rivers in the world. Their journey included documenting militias and Iranian guerrilla fighters in Kurdistan, as well as other key moments from their assignments together with The New York Times.
09.11.23
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MAX THORPE
BUILDING RESILIENCE
The Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly became the venue for an evening with Max Thorpe, world-record-breaking athlete who shared his incredible comeback story.
Max described the moment in 2017 when, while rowing across the Atlantic Ocean with a teammate, they were struck by a devastating rogue wave. The capsize, subsequent fire, and rescue that followed have since been recognized as one of the most dangerous sequences of events in the history of ocean sports.
26.10.23
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TOM WILLIAMS
ALONE - WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SURVIVE?
Attendees gathered at the Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly to hear Tom Williams, the winner of the first season of Alone UK , speak about his remarkable experience.
Tom shared insights into surviving the Canadian wilderness, discussing survival techniques and the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone. Dropped into a remote area of Canada with only a handful of survival items, Tom competed in what’s often referred to as the "survival Olympics" by the bushcraft community. The goal was to survive as long as possible while finding food, water, and shelter amidst the harsh Canadian elements.
12.10.23
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WENDY SEARLE
SHACKLETON LAUNCHES WORLD'S FIRST POLAR SKILLS & EXPEDITION APPAREL FOR WOMEN
We first opened the doors to our new Shackleton flagship store in Piccadilly to celebrate the spirit of adventure, equality, and female empowerment with the launch of the Women’s Polar Skills Challenge and the world’s first-ever Polar Expedition Pulk Suit, designed specifically for women.
Shackleton Challenges Expedition Manager and pioneering polar explorer Wendy Searle was present to share her inspiring journey and provide details about the upcoming Women's Polar Skills Challenge, which she would be guiding in March 2025.
The Shackleton product team presented the world's first polar suit designed by and specifically for women.