Solo South Pole Expedition
On 18th December 2012 Richard set off to ski solo, unassisted and unsupported from Hercules Inlet on the Geographical coastline of Antarctica to the Geographic South Pole.
Blog & News
Read Richard’s personal blogs from Antarctica following his progress every step of the way and find out Richard’s latest news.
About Richard
Richard Parks – creator of the 737 Challenge and the first person to climb the highest mountain on each of the world’s 7 continents and stand on all 3 poles within 7 months.
Recent blog entries & news
Richard Parks to take on the Jungle Ultra in Peru
Richard will now be taking part in the Jungle Ultra in Peru instead of the Vietnam Jungle Marathon next month.
Richard will now compete in his next training event, the 10-day “Jungle Ultra” in Peru from May 24th – 1st June, a week earlier than the Jungle Marathon in Vietnam had been planned. The Jungle Ultra is another Read more →
Richard looks back at the Yak Attack
Hi Guys. I know this is overdue but I have been pretty frazzled over here since I got back from Nepal. Time for my blog on the Yak Attack…. Read more →
Limegreentangerine win CIM Marketing Excellence Award for Richard Parks’ 737 Challenge
Richard Parks’ design partners Limegreentangerine won the Chartered Institute of Marketing Excellence award for the SME category on Wednesday at a prestigious awards ceremony at Grosvenor House, London on behalf of Richard Parks’ 737 Challenge. Read more →
In today's Independent on Sunday @Independent "Parks finds a whole new world at ends of the earth" Team Parks. http://t.co/d6NY2CtwWmMay 12, 2013 - 11:18 am- ...the final rig, for my @rab_outdoorgear #podsacs pack. Amped to be sharing the adventure with you guys. http://t.co/mMR5nMTLvhMay 2, 2013 - 11:22 am
- ....now my #helmetcam. Using my bike lid to mount the rig for the @ultimateupdates #jungleultra http://t.co/yMhs9YtL9tMay 2, 2013 - 11:14 am
