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Antarctic Endurance 2016

Author: Jamie McRobie

Contact the Team

We have now added the ability for you to send an approved message to the team out in the Antarctic. Please use the “Contact the Team” page.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on January 31, 2016

The Expedition Begins

With final authority to proceed given by the Royal Navy, the expedition team makes final preparations before heading South.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on January 6, 2016January 13, 2016

One Month Until the Advance Party Heads South!

With only one month left to prepare for the start of the Expedition, details of the team are now available on the Team Page.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on December 6, 2015January 13, 2016

Message from First Sea Lord

With 2 months to go until the start of the adventure, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB DSC ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, delivers a message in his capacity as the Senior Service Patron for Antarctic Endurance 2016.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on November 4, 2015January 13, 2016

Official Launch Event

The Antarctic Endurance 2016 launch event took place in the James Caird Hall at Dulwich College on Monday 12 October, in the presence of Patrons and sponsors.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on October 21, 2015January 13, 2016

The Alps Beckon

The team is set for another training week in the mountains – this time in the Alps.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on September 9, 2015January 13, 2016

6 Months to Go!

In 6 months the team will be joining the yacht Xplore at the start of their adventure.  Much to be achieved before then by all involved.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on July 18, 2015January 13, 2016

Team take on the 3 Peaks Challenge

In a bid to raise money for the project and get in some valuable team training, the members of AE16 will be tackling the 3 Peaks Challenge – climbing the highest peak in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours. Donations can be given online at:

http://www.gofundme.com/AntarcticEndurance

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on May 23, 2015January 13, 2016

Royal Patron anounced

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is the Royal Patron for Antarctic Endurance 2016.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on April 28, 2015January 21, 2016

Yacht Contract Signed

The agreement between Xplore Expeditions and Antarctic Endurance 2016 has now been signed.  All focus now on raising the final funds required.

Author Jamie McRobiePosted on April 20, 2015January 13, 2016

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@BeritEllingsen the team comprised both novice and experienced climbers and sailors, in order to enhance experience across the board 👍🏻

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@BeritEllingsen there were some really technical parts, with some large snow bridges and also an abseil over a waterfall 🙃

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@BeritEllingsen it took the team just under four days to complete the full route. The ground was dry and wet glacial, rock and snow routes

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Great memories @sticky1986 @Intrepid_Sailor twitter.com/thehoeyf…

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1 year ago today, our team set off from the #falklands to retrace the steps of #shackleton's endurance. What a #adventure we had! pic.twitter.com/5Jk5…

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