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It is 100 years since Capt Robert Scott left these shores to "claim the South Pole for Britain" only to be beaten by the Norwegian Roald Amundsen. Today, the record is still held by the Norwegians for the “fastest, unsupported, unassisted crossing from edge of continent to South Pole” in a time of 24 days, 8 hours, 50 minutes. The Best of British South Pole Expedition will break this record and bring it home. Antarctica – 3 times bigger than China. Sea level to 3,000m. Wind chill temperatures of -40oC. Glaciers, crevasses, sastrugi (ice waves). The ice that Scott walked on. 90 kilo sledges each. Mental isolation and monotony for 460 miles. The Beardmore Glacier. 7,000 calories a day. Self belief. Teamwork. Against the clock. A world record. The Best of British. |
This is a team event. It is not the six who will break the record, but it is our business partners, supporters and friends that together will make this happen. From the children in Year 2 learning about ice in the national curriculum to testing British carbon fibre engineering to inspiring people in everyday lives we believe success breeds success. Come inside, learn about Scott and Antarctica, meet the team, see how you can get involved, and how you can share in our success. Welcome to the Best of British South Pole Expedition! |