Scott arrives at the pole 100 years today
Robert Falcon Scott, CVO (6 June 1868 – c. 29 March 1912) was a Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition, 1901–04, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 1910–13. During this second venture, Scott led a party of five which reached the South Pole on 17 January 1912, only to find that they had been preceded by Roald Amundsen's Norwegian expedition. On their return journey, Scott and his four comrades all perished from a combination of exhaustion, starvation and extreme cold.
The march south began on 1 November 1911, a caravan of mixed transport groups (motors, dogs, horses), with loaded sledges, travelling at different rates, all designed to support a final group of four men who would make a dash for the Pole. Scott had earlier outlined his plans for the southern journey to the entire shore party without being specific about precise roles – no one knew who would form the final polar team. During the journey, Scott sent a series of conflicting orders back to base concerning the future use of the expedition's dogs, leaving it unclear whether they were to be saved for future scientific journeys or were to assist the polar party home. Scott's subordinates back at base were unsure of Scott's intentions, and consequently failed to use the dogs in a concerted attempt to relieve the returning polar party when the need arose.
The southbound party steadily reduced in size as successive support teams turned back. By 4 January 1912, the last two four-man groups had reached 87° 34′ S. Scott announced his decision: five men (Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans) would go forward, the other three (Teddy Evans, William Lashly and Tom Crean) would return. The chosen group marched on, reaching the Pole on 17 January 1912, only to find that Amundsen had preceded them by five weeks. Scott's anguish is indicated in his diary: "The worst has happened"; "All the day dreams must go"; "Great God! This is an awful place".More below...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Falcon_Scott
My Private Everest - TV Series on Setanta
After a year in the making, Helen Shaw and here team at Athena Media handed over their latest film series to Setanta Sports Ireland in December 2010. This three part series, which was funded by the BAI, was shot over the last 15 months here in Kerry, Cork and Dublin. Helen weaves a compelling story of Pats personal endeavour and sacrifice through the years from childhood to the present day, with contributions from his family, friends and mountaineering colleagues. The story is full of archive footage from Pats many exciting expeditions & features amazing photos from the Pat Falvey collection.
Speaking to Pat via Satelite phone about the project, he had this to say:
'Its been an amazing journey for me personally making this documentary and also my team for filming and preparing the archive footage from my earlier life, sifting through the tens of thousands of images which I have in my collection. Even just talking to some of my old colleagues and friends has bought back so many memories to the forefront of my mind. I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank those involved including all contributors, my family, my friends and my own team in helping me on this film. A very special thanks has to go to Helen Shaw and her team who have created a great biography documentary, well done, its been a fantastic journey working with Athena Media. Even though I am in a very remote location in Canada at present, we have arranged a location to see Setanta on Sunday. Its funny as already many locals here want to see it also!!'
You can see more trailers on vimeo.com/channels/falvey
Press release from Athena media:
3 x 24min – documentary series is an Athena Media production for Setanta Sports funded through the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound and Vision funding scheme. The series is due to air on 6th February 2011. It will begin with episode one on 6th February, followed by episode two on 7th February and episode three on 8th February. All episodes will be broadcasted at 10pm on Setanta Sports.
‘Some people say I’m a self publicist, some people say that I can be very arrogant, immediately I think of something, I say it. I’m going to climb Mount Everest, I’m going to become a millionaire. I’m going to be the best motivational speaker in the world. People think, how can he actually say that?. There’s no harm in dreaming and dreaming big,’ Pat Falvey.
Pat Falvey’s life story is the stuff of fiction. The teenage boy who left school at fifteen determined to be a millionaire and built a multi-million property business by his twenties. The serial entrepreneur who lost everything by twenty-nine and nearly took his own life in despair. But a chance encounter took him hill-walking and his first venture to Kerry’s Carrauntoohil made him vow to climb Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. By thirty-four he stood on Everest and soon became one of Ireland’s most celebrated, and controversial adventurers. He has been to Everest four times, reached the summit from both its north and south face and is the only man in the world to have climbed the highest peaks in every continent twice. He has trekked to the South Pole and now planned one last great adventure, this time to the North Pole.
This documentary and biographical series takes us into the psychology of Pat Falvey and finds out what drives him to follow dreams bigger and bolder than anyone else. Production Company, Athena Media, with producer/director Helen Shaw, filmed Pat across a year and interviewed those close to him throughout his life, both in Cork City where he was born and reared and in Beaufort, Co Kerry where he now lives and works at the foothills of McGillycuddy Reeks.
Pat’s journey starts in north Cork where he was born the eldest son of Tim and Abina Falvey. His father Tim was a bricklayer and Pat followed his father’s trade but says his maternal grandmother, Mary B. O’Callaghan, a street trader, was a central influence on shaping him and his life. His grandmother encouraged him to think big and had him running little businesses when he was still a small boy. Her sense of confidence and will-power is what fuelled him to be a millionaire. His property business was worth in excess of €70 million in today’s value but the recession in the mid 1980s hit him hard and his empire began to crumble. By 29 he was broke, bankrupt and he even thought of killing himself. His own marriage suffered. But when a friend took him to the mountains he began to see life anew and mountains became his obsession. It was an obsession which eventually brought him to Mount Everest and to the honour of being the second Irishman to stand on the summit.
This series tracks Pat Falvey’s life and tells his story. We hear from friends like Con Moriarty and Mick Murphy who have known Pat from the early days in Co Kerry when he joined Kerry Mountain rescue to mountaineers like Dawson Stelfox, the Belfast architect who became the first Irishman to summit Everest in May 1993. We hear from his family from his sisters Majella and Abina and his brother Barry Falvey. His son, Patrick Falvey, shares insights along with those who have journeyed with Falvey through many expeditions including Dr Clare O’Leary. Clare went to Mount Everest with Pat in 2003 and 2004 and her successful summit in 2004 made her the first Irishwoman to climb Everest and since then she has trekked with Pat to the South Pole and now joins him on what he describes as his last great adventure – the North Pole. Pat’s ambition has been to journey to the highest and most extremes points on earth, from Everest to the South and North Pole and this final expedition, in Spring 2011, will complete what he calls the ‘three Poles’.
Pat Falvey: My Private Everest is a series which promises dramatic footage as well as unique revelations including how Pat Falvey’s determination to bring the tricolour to the summit of Everest provoked debate and even animosity with some accusing him of detracting from Dawson Stelfox’s own summit. Pat’s philosophy ‘that everyone has their own private Everest’ has brought him into motivational leadership and mentoring and he now makes a living from motivational speaking both in Ireland and abroad. Contact Athena Media -01 4885851 for more details including press photographs or stills from the documentary series.
Athena Media would like to thank everyone who helped us and supported us during the production particularly the Falvey family, Niall Foley and all the crew who have worked on it in Athena Media particularly Anita Walsh, Paula Cunniffe and Niall Brew. Our cameraman Barry MacNeill has been with us throughout the shoot and we have had excellent support from Lotus Media in post production. John E. Turner did the offline edit while Scott Smith was online and Simon Flanagan did the audio mix. A special thank you to Ella McSweeney who did the voice-over on the series and to the wonderful folk in Seneca, the band who produced instrumental tracks for the documentary mix and who have been great supporters of the project.
Further Information:
Radio Kerry interview with Frank Lewis
Pat recently featured on Radio Kerry's popular Saturday Supplement with Frank Lewis. The show had many of Pats friends and family on the phone as guests. Frank discusses many topics with Pat including the North Pole expedition, coming to Kerry many years ago and his active role with promoting education while running a travel and training company. Thanks to Mary in Franks office and Radio Kerry for sending on the recordings. You can also find our full databse of podcasts in our gallery page.
Below is a selection of podcasts from the show:
| Download | Date - Show - Title | Play - press stop after | Size | Length |
Related links
Frank Lewis runs a PR company and Art Gallery in Killarney. Frank also runs a weekly show with Radio Kerry.
Radio Kerry was voted ppi local station andwas alos awarded a ppi award for a programme featuring Pat following his South Pole expedition, titled 'Ask the Explorer'
More Podcasts see our gallery
My Private Everest - TV Series on Setanta 6th Feb 10pm
After a year in the making, Helen Shaw and here team at Athena Media handed over their latest film series to Setanta Sports Ireland in December 2010. This three part series, which was funded by the BAI, was shot over the last 15 months here in Kerry, Cork and Dublin. Helen weaves a compelling story of Pats personal endeavour and sacrifice through the years from childhood to the present day, with contributions from his family, friends and mountaineering colleagues. The story is full of archive footage from Pats many exciting expeditions & features amazing photos from the Pat Falvey collection.
Speaking to Pat via Satelite phone about the project, he had this to say:
'Its been an amazing journey for me personally making this documentary and also my team for filming and preparing the archive footage from my earlier life, sifting through the tens of thousands of images which I have in my collection. Even just talking to some of my old colleagues and friends has bought back so many memories to the forefront of my mind. I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank those involved including all contributors, my family, my friends and my own team in helping me on this film. A very special thanks has to go to Helen Shaw and her team who have created a great biography documentary, well done, its been a fantastic journey working with Athena Media. Even though I am in a very remote location in Canada at present, we have arranged a location to see Setanta on Sunday. Its funny as already many locals here want to see it also!!'
You can see more trailers on vimeo.com/channels/falvey
Press release from Athena media:
3 x 24min – documentary series is an Athena Media production for Setanta Sports funded through the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound and Vision funding scheme. The series is due to air on 6th February 2011. It will begin with episode one on 6th February, followed by episode two on 7th February and episode three on 8th February. All episodes will be broadcasted at 10pm on Setanta Sports.
‘Some people say I’m a self publicist, some people say that I can be very arrogant, immediately I think of something, I say it. I’m going to climb Mount Everest, I’m going to become a millionaire. I’m going to be the best motivational speaker in the world. People think, how can he actually say that?. There’s no harm in dreaming and dreaming big,’ Pat Falvey.
Pat Falvey’s life story is the stuff of fiction. The teenage boy who left school at fifteen determined to be a millionaire and built a multi-million property business by his twenties. The serial entrepreneur who lost everything by twenty-nine and nearly took his own life in despair. But a chance encounter took him hill-walking and his first venture to Kerry’s Carrauntoohil made him vow to climb Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. By thirty-four he stood on Everest and soon became one of Ireland’s most celebrated, and controversial adventurers. He has been to Everest four times, reached the summit from both its north and south face and is the only man in the world to have climbed the highest peaks in every continent twice. He has trekked to the South Pole and now planned one last great adventure, this time to the North Pole.
This documentary and biographical series takes us into the psychology of Pat Falvey and finds out what drives him to follow dreams bigger and bolder than anyone else. Production Company, Athena Media, with producer/director Helen Shaw, filmed Pat across a year and interviewed those close to him throughout his life, both in Cork City where he was born and reared and in Beaufort, Co Kerry where he now lives and works at the foothills of McGillycuddy Reeks.
Pat’s journey starts in north Cork where he was born the eldest son of Tim and Abina Falvey. His father Tim was a bricklayer and Pat followed his father’s trade but says his maternal grandmother, Mary B. O’Callaghan, a street trader, was a central influence on shaping him and his life. His grandmother encouraged him to think big and had him running little businesses when he was still a small boy. Her sense of confidence and will-power is what fuelled him to be a millionaire. His property business was worth in excess of €70 million in today’s value but the recession in the mid 1980s hit him hard and his empire began to crumble. By 29 he was broke, bankrupt and he even thought of killing himself. His own marriage suffered. But when a friend took him to the mountains he began to see life anew and mountains became his obsession. It was an obsession which eventually brought him to Mount Everest and to the honour of being the second Irishman to stand on the summit.
This series tracks Pat Falvey’s life and tells his story. We hear from friends like Con Moriarty and Mick Murphy who have known Pat from the early days in Co Kerry when he joined Kerry Mountain rescue to mountaineers like Dawson Stelfox, the Belfast architect who became the first Irishman to summit Everest in May 1993. We hear from his family from his sisters Majella and Abina and his brother Barry Falvey. His son, Patrick Falvey, shares insights along with those who have journeyed with Falvey through many expeditions including Dr Clare O’Leary. Clare went to Mount Everest with Pat in 2003 and 2004 and her successful summit in 2004 made her the first Irishwoman to climb Everest and since then she has trekked with Pat to the South Pole and now joins him on what he describes as his last great adventure – the North Pole. Pat’s ambition has been to journey to the highest and most extremes points on earth, from Everest to the South and North Pole and this final expedition, in Spring 2011, will complete what he calls the ‘three Poles’.
Pat Falvey: My Private Everest is a series which promises dramatic footage as well as unique revelations including how Pat Falvey’s determination to bring the tricolour to the summit of Everest provoked debate and even animosity with some accusing him of detracting from Dawson Stelfox’s own summit. Pat’s philosophy ‘that everyone has their own private Everest’ has brought him into motivational leadership and mentoring and he now makes a living from motivational speaking both in Ireland and abroad. Contact Athena Media -01 4885851 for more details including press photographs or stills from the documentary series.
Athena Media would like to thank everyone who helped us and supported us during the production particularly the Falvey family, Niall Foley and all the crew who have worked on it in Athena Media particularly Anita Walsh, Paula Cunniffe and Niall Brew. Our cameraman Barry MacNeill has been with us throughout the shoot and we have had excellent support from Lotus Media in post production. John E. Turner did the offline edit while Scott Smith was online and Simon Flanagan did the audio mix. A special thank you to Ella McSweeney who did the voice-over on the series and to the wonderful folk in Seneca, the band who produced instrumental tracks for the documentary mix and who have been great supporters of the project.
Further Information:
Beyond Endurance South Pole Expedition to feature in upcoming book by Michael Smith
- • Tuesday 5 October: Tipperary: Templemore Library 10 a.m., Thurles Library 1 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.
- • Wednesday 6 October: Tipperary: Roscrea Library 10.30 a.m., Nenagh 1.30 p.m.
- • Thursday 7 October: Waterford Library
- • Friday 8 October: Waterford Library
Other talks:
- • Saturday 9 October: South Pole Inn, Annascaul, Co Kerry, at 9 p.m.
- • Monday 11 October, morning: Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Bandon, Co Cork.The teacher there, Mary Murphy, was involved in translating Tom Crean – Ice Man into Irish and is retiring (and she played Orla Fitzgerald's mother opposite Cillian Murphy in The Wind That Shakes the Barley).
- • Monday 11 October, evening: D'Arcy's Restaurant, Kenmare, Co Kerry, at 8.00 p.m.
- • Tuesday 12 October: Killarney Library 7.15 p.m.
- • Wednesday 13 October: Cork City Library 7.30 p.m. Michael will also be in the library in the morning with the Children's Library, as part of the Children's Book Festival.
- • Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 & Friday 12 November: Nenagh, Tipperary. This is part of a literacy promotion project based around Tom Crean – Ice Man.
- • Tuesday 16 November: New Ross, Co Wexford. This is part of a literacy promotion project based around Tom Crean – Ice Man.
- • Tuesday 16 November: Cloyne Literary & Historical Society, Ballymaloe House, Cork, 8.00 p.m.
- • Wednesday 17 November: Lawlor's Hotel, Bridge Street, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, at 8.00 p.m., in association with Waterford Museum
- • Thursday 18 November, in association with Mountaineering Ireland: Basecamp Outdoor and Travel Store, 108 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
- • Friday 19 November, in association with Mountaineering Ireland: Cork (venue to be confirmed)
Podcasts & Radio Interviews
Below is a selection of radio interviews and podcasts:
| Download | Date - Show - Title | Play - press stop after | Size | Length |
 | 20120223_spinfm_survival-patfalvey | 3.8 MB | 8:16 min | |
 | 20120223_AidanDooley_Survival (Neil Delamare - John Murray show RTE) | 7.2 MB | 15:37 min | |
| | 20111111_Pat_MyTunes_RadioKerry (Radio Kerry) | 42.5 MB | 46:22 min | |
| | 20111030_HistoryShowScott | 23 MB | 50:11 min | |
| | 20111030_HistoryShow_Scott (RTE Radio 1 History Show) | 23 MB | 50:11 min | |
| | 20110414_tripreportnorthpolepart3 (Irish North Pole 2011) | 5 MB | 15:58 min | |
| | 20110413_TripreportNorthPolepart2 (Irish North Pole 2011) | 2.5 MB | 7:52 min | |
| | 20110412_tripreportnorthpolepart1 (Irish North Pole 2011) | 5.4 MB | 16:58 min | |
| | 20110224_PreppingResolute (Irish North Pole Expedition) | 0.9 MB | 2:37 min | |
| | 20110224_PreppingResolute | 1.7 MB | 5:18 min | |
| | 20110220_TeamarriveResolute (Irish North Pole Expedition) | 1.6 MB | 4:38 min | |
| | 20110219_Finaltraining_Matty (Irish North Pole Expedition) | 2 MB | 5:54 min | |
| | 20110207_PatweatherwarningIqaluit (Pat Falvey Irish North Pole) | 1.3 MB | 3:41 min | |
| | 20110202_PattrainingIqaluit (Pat Falvey Irish North Pole) | 0.5 MB | 1:21 min | |
| | 20110201_PatarrivesIqaluit (Pat Falvey Irish North Pole) | 0.7 MB | 2:02 min | |
| | 20110128_PatKenny_NorthPole+TVseries (RTE Radio 1) | 4.4 MB | 9:30 min | |
| | 20110128_98fmNews_IrishNorthPole (Teena Gates 98fm) | 2.3 MB | 1:01 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_8TravelCompany (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 5 MB | 12:43 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_7Motivation (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 3.9 MB | 11:07 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_6Kerry (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 3.9 MB | 10:11 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_5ExpeditionCosts (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 4.1 MB | 10:49 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_4Antarctica (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 3.1 MB | 8:33 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_3Everest (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 4.5 MB | 11:44 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_2GrowingUp (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 3.4 MB | 9:32 min | |
| | 20110108_RadioKerry_1Northpole (Frank Lewis Radio Kerry) | 4.6 MB | 11:18 min | |
| | 2010-10-09_TGates_Day9_BaseCamp (Teena Gates) | 3 MB | 3:18 min | |
| | 2010-10-08_TGates_Day8_Lobuche (Teena Gates) | 1.9 MB | 2:01 min | |
| | 2010-10-04_TGates_Day3+4_Namche (Teena Gates) | 3.3 MB | 3:37 min | |
| | 2010-10-03_TGates_Day3_Sounds (Teena Gates) | 1.4 MB | 1:32 min | |
| | 2010-10-02_TGates_Day2_Lukla (Teena Gates) | 0.8 MB | 0:52 min | |
| | 2010-03-15_Pat discusses aborting North pole (Neil Prendeville 96fm) | 5.9 MB | 12:49 min | |
| | 2010-03-09_Pat discusses aborting North pole (Gerry Ryan 2fm) | 3.5 MB | 8:18 min | |
| | 2009-09_Quirky interview about Pats life (Senator David Norris Newstalk) | 51.6 MB | 45:04 min | |
| | 2007-11_SouthPole Day17 Frostbite Danger (Neil Prendeville 96fm) | 15.9 MB | 13:53 min | |
| | 2007-12_SouthPole Day36 Bad Conditions (Neil Prendeville 96fm) | 13.2 MB | 11:34 min | |
| | 2007-11_SouthPoleStart & New Book (Neil Prendeville 96fm) | 14.3 MB | 12:30 min | |
| | 20040520_Everestsummit_Whatsnext | 0.4 MB | 0:24 min | |
| | 20040520_Everestsummit_TheView | 0.5 MB | 0:30 min | |
| | 20040520_Everestsummit_Reaction | 0.4 MB | 0:23 min | |
| | 20040520_Everestsummit_Initialreaction | 0.7 MB | 0:46 min | |
| | 20040520_Everestsummit_Emotion | 0.4 MB | 0:25 min | |
| | Pattalksaboutdecision | 1 MB | 2:51 min |
Niall Foley & Freddy T Bear visit Kiltiernan school
A few weeks before christmas a member of the expedition team was invited to talk to the students of 'Our Lady of the Wayside' primary school in Kiltiernan in Dublin. The North Pole team were out in Canada training so Niall Foley travelled up to give a short presentation on the Antarctic and South Georgia.
With so many kids in attendence Niall decided to bring some props as follows: Down Sleeping Bag, Thermal Sleeping Mat, Rucksack, Winter Expedition Boots, Crampons, Ice Axe and Harness.
"After a lovely welcome I was thrilled to see that the school had the corridors covered in Antarctic and Ice project work, Sharon Kelly of the PALC had mentioned it was this years theme for the school, brilliant idea!"
Mrs Duckenfield would have been the driving force behind the Antarctica Project in the school. Also, our Acting Principal is Mrs Burns (while Ms. Corcoran is on maternity leave) and the talk was given to all classes from 2nd class up to 6th class. The Parents Associations Library Committee, in conjunction with Mrs Duckenfield decorated the School Library / Corridor and each class made something to display during Art.
All the kids entered the hall and were very excited. Niall spoke a bit on History first as a starting point, raising questions to the kids ever so often. With a slideshow behind him he then displayed some fantastic colour images of South Georgia and training for doing the crossing, not to mention the many different types of penguins and seals. The excitment rose further when Niall was speaking about Pat and the South Pole trip, he displayed some great images of Freddy T Bear pulling a sled and skiing. Once he finished up a little later Niall produced freddy out of his rucksack and there was mayhem!! The kids couldn't believe Freddy had also come to their school. A few photos later and there was a big thank you to Niall for coming along with his stories and expedition gear. Each class getting a chance to hold freddy's paw on the way out back to their classes.
Niall mentioned "It was a great day, I was a little nervous when I arrived but when I walked up the hallways to see the great project and artwork on the walls it was like I was back in the Antarctic. The kids were brilliant, and we hope they keep up their interest in the Antarctic and the Arctic especially as Freddy is heading up with the Irish North Pole team soon. Bravo to the Teachers, staff and PALC for keeping the kids minds alive with great activities like these projects, I'm sure the extra effort will go along way... Some of the kids sent me lovely letters, it was really nice to read each one and what they learned from my visit"
1,380,000 Calories arrive
9th Feb 2010
One million three hundred thousand calories of food arrive with the rest of our gear to Yellow knife. It makes my mind boggle. Just to think that we will have to be able to eat that amount of food to sustain our energy to succeed over 60 days.
A cloudy, dull morning I had little sleep last night worried about the warm temperatures and anticipation about all of our gear.
Anticipation
Today is full of anticipation about our gear. After many days of tracking our gear around the world, we finally confirm it’s here in Yellow Knife safely. Thanks to the good work of Niall in This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in Killarney.
Of course hearing confirmation and seeing our gear is two different things. So not happy just to get confirmation Clare and I took a taxi to the despatching depot at Buffalo Air to check it physical presents. Expedition life has made me cautious over the years of gear and equipment not turning up even though confirmed. Success is all about check, double check and re-check again. There is no room for mistakes in the places that we travel. 3600 pieces of food and 300 pieces of gear and equipment now have to be checked over the coming days and sorted into individual packs. (that another few days work)
Relieved
Well let me say I was relieved. It was all sitting in a corner. After talking to Kelly at the depot she agreed that we could leave it there for a few days as we found a place to sort it. She was so friendly when she heard what we were doing she offered us space in the warehouse to do it. We had to decline her offer as we needed a warmer and more clinical environment to sort our food.
Food
3600 pieces of vital high energy pieces of food for to sustain us on our journey to the Pole. Made out painstakingly by Clare over the last year. Clare took up the responsibility of the team nutrition which is vital to the success of the expedition. A painstaking task that took her over a year to put together with the help of Professor Jakeman from the sports and science department in UL.
Napoleon, I believe said; An Army march’s on its stomach, and for us the nutrition is a vital part in the planning process of this expedition and I could not have anyone more experienced to handle our food.
Talking about food
Well talking about food John, Clare and I went shopping and bought food to cook at our B&B over the coming days. God only knows how that will work out. I’m not the best cook, I’m more a boil in the bag person or eat out.
(More details will be posted on our equipment section of the web site on content of our food over the coming weeks)
Gear in Place
Well now all our gear is in place at the warehouse. Tents, stoves, food and all other equipment, Relieved and happy our next job was to go in search for a warehouse to sort our gear.
South Georgia & Antarctica
| Trip: | Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia | |
| Altitude: | 300m/984ft | |
| Route: | Falklands - South Georgia - South Orkneys Antarctic Peninsula | |
| Date: | November 20th - Dec 9th, 2012 | |
| Duration: | 20 Days total - 15 zodiac landings approx. | |
| Grade: | Walking/Trekking – Easy to Moderate - max. 1-3hrs per day | |
| Price: | From 9,480 euro - flights can also be arranged |
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Flying from Dublin to Buenos Aires (or Santiago) and then on to Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, we embark on our voyage across the Drake Passage to spend 19 nights/20 days sailing to the Falklands, South Georgia, South Orkneys and around the Antarctic Peninsula witnessing the dramatic scenery and the biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime to the white continent and be part of this incredible expedition. You will get the chance to do 15 landings (approx.) and also walk the last few kilometers of the famous crossing route of Shackleton & Crean.
Historic Whaling stations, Shackleton's grave, Remote scientific stations and a possible overnight on the Antarctic Peninsula itself. Teeming with wildlife, these waters are a haven for many types of Penguins, Whales, Seals, Albatross, Petrels, Terns, Skua, Sheatbills, Comorants, Shags and lots of icebergs.
Antarctica is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Its gigantic icebergs and ice shelves are found nowhere else on the globe. Its vast mountain ranges and the enormous emptiness of the polar plateau is something to be seen. Travelling there is like visiting no other country. Antarctica is the last vast wilderness on our planet. The sub-zero temperatures, winds and weather literally send shivers down the spine. It's a place of extremes - beautiful and serene, savage and violent - and its scale is almost unfathomable.
Check out our gallery for previous trips like Beyond Endurance 06 & 08
photos by Nina , Niall, Pat and the members of the Beyond Endurance Expedition.
But be warned, weather and ice - not clocks and calendars - set the schedule for a journey here. No matter what the reason for your visit, you'll be at the mercy of the continent's changing moods and weather patterns. This amazing adventure will knock the stuffing out of the costa del sol so start putting away the pennies as you will only need to do this once in a lifetime/bucket list trip.
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