Global risk adviser and insurance and reinsurance broker Willis Group teams up with young explorer Parker Liautaud in an attempt to break the speed record for transiting Antarctica from the coast to the South Pole on foot, and become the youngest man ever to accomplish this feat.
“On the 3rd December 2013, I leave the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica to ski 397 miles (640 km) unsupported from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole in the hope of breaking the 22-day speed record. At 19 years old I hope to also become the youngest man to ski to the South Pole. Along the way I will be collecting snow samples which we hope will provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of Antarctic climate.”
- Parker Liautaud
Good luck team Willis! We’ll be following your every step Parker Liautaud.
Willis Resilience Expedition 2013: A world record attempt by a 19-year-old explorer, Parker Liautaud, to reach the geographical South Pole on skis in the fastest time ever recorded.
Along the way, Parker will deploy and test a lightweight weather station which has not been used in the Antarctic before. It will relay meteorological data every 30 minutes.
Additionally, Parker will gather snow samples in order to test the isotopic composition of the Antarctic snow at various depths. These samples will contribute to the global effort to better understand our changing climate and the impact on Antarctica.
Read more: Willis Resilience Expedition - Media Pack
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