In November 2026, Max Worsley and Martin Nesse will ski unsupported for 1,349 km across Antarctica. Their journey will begin at the edge of the continent, just north of Berkner Island, and will end at the Geographic South Pole. They will carry everything they need to survive for the duration of their journey, while navigating the coldest, driest, and most unforgiving environment on Earth.
Over the course of two months, Max and Martin will experience temperatures as low as -40°C, winds up to 100mph, and a rising elevation of 2,800m above sea level. However, this expedition is not just a feat of endurance, but a journey that is rooted in legacy and driven by purpose. Max’s father, Henry Worsley, was a polar explorer. In 2016, he died while attempting to become the first person to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported - pursuing a dream steeped in the legacy of his hero, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Fuelled by Henry’s enduring fascination with the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration, Antarctica became a quiet constant in the Worsley household, with maps on the kitchen table and black-and-white portraits of explorers on the walls. It was through these early influences that the spirit of polar exploration took root in Max, laying the foundation for the journey he and Martin are now preparing to take.
Henry Worsley
"While this journey is inspired by the great explorers of the past, our focus is firmly on the future. We will harness the power of adventure to shine a light on Antarctica’s vital role in the health of our planet, and the urgent risks it now faces. Antarctica provides a lens on planetary health: its changes ripple into sea levels, climate systems, and communities worldwide. Although the ‘planet’ focus will be on educating and raising awareness on Antarctica, the expedition will also turn that lens outward, toward the innovators and changemakers working to protect and restore nature in every region, from ice and oceans to forests and rivers."
Through storytelling, education, and engagement, we hope to help a new generation connect more deeply with the natural world - in the belief that deeper connection will lead to deeper care. It’s a purpose that echoes far beyond the ice - and calls for action not just from governments or campaigners, but from those with a platform, a voice, and the ability to lead by example.
