Shackleton Journal

On thin ice with Conor McDonnell

On thin ice with Conor McDonnell

Photographer, director and WWF ambassador Conor McDonnell tells us how he is using his images to inform and inspire global change.

Searching for orcas in Norway

Writer and adventurer Hugh Francis Anderson joins Norwegian marine biologist Andreas B. Heide on his annual search for orcas.

Behind the lens with competition winner Olle Claeson

We speak to the winner of the inaugural ’Capture the Extreme’ Photography Competition, in association with Leica Camera AG, about developing a pass...

In Extremis Mindset // Why I Explore (3/3)

Why do explorers explore? And how do they deal with isolation in some of the most challenging environments on earth? In this three-part series, w...

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, ...

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 ha...

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 h...

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 e...

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...

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 Competiti...

Heritage: The draw of Antarctica

Why did the Frozen Continent captivate explorers? Expeditions were dangerous, expensive and often unsuccessful. Yet people persevered. Author Mich...

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 t...

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, tw...