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Polar explorer ready for South Pole record attempt
Adventurer Jason De Carteret is preparing for an attempt to break the record for the fastest overland crossing to the South Pole. He recently appeared in London with his new bio-fueled 4×4 vehicle which will be used on the upcoming expedition in Antarctica.
Japanese team retrace 1845 Franklin expedition
Japanese explorers Yasunaga Ogita and Yusuke Kakuhata have completed an expedition to traverse a section of the Northwest passage; the same area which claimed the lives of Sir John Franklin and his team in 1845.
Greenland Icecap Crossing Speed Record Attempt
Alex Hibbert and Andrew “Wilki” Wilkinson are currently grounded by bad weather near the coast of Greenland.
16-Year-Old Attempts to Become Youngest to North Pole
Today teenager Parker Liautaud started his trek of The Last Degree, accompanied by guide Doug Stoup.
North Pole expedition gets the go-ahead
Polar Explorer Antony Jinman has just gained a major financial supporter for his North Pole Expedition next year.
The Last Great Challenge
In November 2010, Bristol Explorers, John Wilton-Davies and Justin Miles will attempt to become the first people to reach the South Pole and return, completely unsupported. No resupplies, no dog sleds, no kite skiing. Nothing. The longest unsupported polar journey in history and The Last Great Challenge.