Shackleton Challenges | Expedition Experiences

At Shackleton we believe it’s only when faced with a challenge that we discover who we really are, what we’re capable of and how much we can endure.

Authentic expedition experiences sit at the heart of all Shackleton Challenges. We explore the corners of the world in search of unique locations and challenging experiences. All our Challenges are designed and delivered by our in-house expedition team and incorporate a variety of activities, a breadth of cultural experiences and are designed to take clients on a journey of discovery of geography, of culture, of history, of experience, of spirit and of self.

Your Shackleton Challenge experience will be truly life-changing as you embark on our expedition preparation programme well before your departure and experience life as a true adventurer.

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LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES.

RECORD BREAKING GUIDES. EXTREME DESTINATIONS.

POLAR

MOUNTAIN

DESERT

Inspired by the life and values of polar titan Sir Ernest Shackleton, Shackleton Challenges will enable you to reach the world's polar extremes.

Explore Polar

Traverse one of the highest roads in the world by motorcycle or develop mountaineering skills to conquer one of Europe's highest peaks.

Explore the dunes, wadis and jebels of the deserts in Oman.

Explore Mountain

Explore Desert

NEW: WINTER MOUNTAIN SKILLS CHALLENGE

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Foundations is a world-class expedition preparation programme designed to inspire, prepare and equip Shackleton’s clients for the Challenge. The programme is delivered via a combination of personal consultations, online webinars and unique experiences by Shackleton’s expert performance partners in endurance, expeditions and extremes.

An introduction to Foundations

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We work with the very best guides and expedition partners, ensuring the highest possible safety, tuition and expertise on every expedition. Our expedition team is led by our Director of Expeditions, record breaking polar explorer Louis Rudd and our Expedition Manager, Wendy Searle.

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Shackleton provides a comprehensive bespoke expedition service to clients with wide-ranging ambitions. From highly experienced solo explorers seeking a progressive training path to the South Pole, through to groups of first-timers looking for the experience of a lifetime, our record-breaking expedition leaders will make it happen.