Furthest solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica

In November 2023, Sam will embark on a unique solo and unsupported journey across Antarctica. Starting at the coast of Berkner Island and finishing at the base of the Reedy glacier, via the South Pole, this expedition is a total distance that is likely to exceed 2,000 km.

As one of the last wildernesses, this will be a pure test of physical and mental endurance.

Starting at the coast of Berkner Island and finishing at the base of the Reedy glacier on the Ross ice shelf, via the South Pole, this expedition is anticipated to exceed 2,000 kilometres. As one of the last wildernesses, this will be a pure test of physical and mental endurance.

Consuming 7,000 calories for 75 days, this record-breaking route is over 500km further than any attempted before by an unsupported solo explorer.

Sam will ski this route alone with no support and will enter the record books on completion.

Antarctica is one of the last great wildernesses on the planet made up of over 14 million square kilometres of frozen polar desert. Battling temperatures as low as -50C. Sam will be crossing the continent completely unsupported, meaning he will be using no aides to movement and he will be solely reliant on food and equipment that is taken in his pulk from the onset.

Whilst in Antarctica, Sam will be collecting data regarding the toll it takes on his body and mind. This data will add meaningful research to significant scientific studies focused on human performance, sleep, and psychological stress responses whilst in austere environments for a prolonged period of time.

This important research will aid in the understanding of individual strategies for emotion regulation in extreme environments for the space analogue community.

Only two people in history have ever crossed Antarctica solo and unsupported. No one has ever travelled this far through completely unassisted movement.

Any donations will be used to pay for equipment and insurance for the expedition.

Thank you for reading and for taking an interest in this monumental challenge. For more details or to follow updates please use the links below.

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