The Latest Breaking News from South Pole

Nissan Ariya Set To Become First-Ever Car To Drive Pole To Pole

Nissan’s first all-electric crossover SUV, the Ariya, will be at the forefront of a first-ever expedition that aims to drive the whole distance from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole.

InsideEVs · Jan 16, 2023

Scots explorer makes epic 700 mile solo expedition to South Pole in mum's memory

Ben Weber's mammoth challenge revolved around hauling his fully laden sled, eating 6,000+ calories, and pitching his tent for overnight protection from the elements in full 24-hour daylight.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

London minicab boss mounts South Pole expedition in honour of heroic relative

Addison Lee chief executive Liam Griffin is following in the footsteps of a heroic relative by attempting to reach the South Pole.

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2023

Doctor swaps Cornish home to live two months a year on freezing cold Antarctic ice shelf

Paddy Mitton's South Pole home is a tent and he spends his time helping adventurers

Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022

Artemis III: Astronauts will step foot on 1 of these 13 lunar landing spots

Artemis III will return astronauts to the Moon for a landing, with the hopes of setting up an eventual base.

Inverse · Aug 19, 2022

Hadley's Orient Hotel's history comes to life with polar explorer, fake lord, and Tasmania's first ice cream

Visitors journey through the hotel's history from the 1800s, with stories ranging from a Norwegian polar explorer who was almost refused a room, a fake lord, and the first glimpse of a motor car for many Tasmanians.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

‘Polar Preet’ aims to become first woman to trek solo across Antarctica

British Army medical officer Preet Chandi became the first woman of colour to complete a solo, unaided trip to the South Pole in January.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

Archivist reveals Perth's link to historic race to lead first successful South Pole expedition

The origins of the landmark vessel 'Fram', captained by Roald Amundsen, began in the Fair City itself having been designed by Colin Archer

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

British explorer to drive length of the Earth in electric car - including the Arctic

Chris Ramsey, who was the first person to drive the Mongol Rally in an electric car, now wants to go from the North to South Pole in a Nissan Ariya

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022

Watch the Pole to Pole EV challenge that Scots-based explorer Chris Ramsey is planning

Renowned electric vehicle adventurer Chris Ramsey, who lives in the north-east of Scotland, is preparing to take on a north-south global challenge in the new Nissan Ariya. You can find out more and watch a video revealing the mission here.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022