In the Press

Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth, stepped forward from the audience to say the expedition would “bring science to life” and give young people an opportunity to recognise and understand the impact of climate change. “We are really excited about this and will be encouraging members across the Commonwealth to engage, support and learn from this expedition,” s…

Lawrence Mgintey of ITN asks for clarification on who is in the Ice Team and which of those will actually be walking. Details on our website! Brian Newham fields questions about how the team prepared to deal with crevasses and avalanches. If they get into crevasse terrain they will aim to find a different route. If the worst does happen, the expedition has the resources to deal with vehic…

Deputy expedition leader and marine expert Anton Bowring tells the press about the SA Agulhas, a vessel “ideally suited” to the expedition needs. Sail from London on December 6th, hopefully seen off by The Coldest Journey patron HRH The Prince of Wales. Discounted rate from SAMSA in return for allowing sea cadets from South Africa to get experience training in the Antarctic. Science work will b…