The expedition
In November 2027, polar explorers Erica and Ben will embark on a 2,100km crossing of Antarctica, skiing from the northern coast of Berkner Island to the Ross Ice Shelf on the other side of the continent.
Over three months, the team will battle temperatures reaching below -50°C, hurricane-force katabatic winds, and the relentless isolation of the Antarctic plateau. They will haul their supplies across an unbroken expanse of ice. Navigating treacherous crevasse fields, wind-sculpted sastrugi, and brutal high-altitude terrain.
This will be an immense test of endurance, resilience, and determination—a journey across one of the most hostile and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth.
The route
A total of 2,100km across the entire Antarctic continent, through some of the most extreme but spectacular conditions our planet has to offer.
The Team
Erica Stanford
Ben Weber
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Join us on this epic journey! Over the next months (and years!!), we’ll be writing about the challenges we’ll face, and all the preparation and training we’re doing. We’ll also be speaking with other explorers about their experiences, and more!
Eric Philips in space!
(Photo: ABC News) Eric Philips, legendary Australian explorer, successfully launched into space…
Galleries
Check out our galleries of photographs from training, preparations, and previous expeditions!
