Ian’s final week on the ice brought the expedition to its conclusion, as he crossed the Antarctic Plateau, passed 89° South, and completed the last push to the South Pole in extreme cold and challenging snow conditions.
Ian’s fifth week on the ice has been dominated by sastrugi, soft snow, and growing fatigue as he continued his steady push south.
Ian’s fourth week on the ice has been one of the most physically and mentally demanding so far.
This week, Ian pushed through strong headwinds, soft snow, and long hours on his skis to reach a major milestone in the expedition: the Thiel Fuel Cache.
Ian has now passed the 240 km mark as he continues his solo journey across the Antarctic plateau.
Ian began his South Pole expedition this week after being dropped on the Ronne Ice Shelf and setting off alone across the ice.
Raising £100,000 for veterans’ mental health through expeditions to the world’s highest peaks and most remote poles.
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