• Richard Parks

2013 will see Richard Parks compete in 3 gruelling races as preparation for his next record breaking expedition. Richard will take on the Yak Attack, the Jungle Ultra & the Double Brutal before aiming to record the fastest solo, unsupported & unassisted journey to the South Pole in history.

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Antarctica Speed Record

In October 2013 Richard will leave the UK to attempt to break Christian Eide’s Antarctic speed record.

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  • Antarctic Blog

Blog & News

Read Richard’s personal blogs from Antarctica following his progress every step of the way and find out Richard’s latest news.

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  • About Richard

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.

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Recent blog entries & news

Antarctica Speed Record – back at Hercules Inlet

Got to Hercules Inlet yesterday.  Got my cache, lots of nice food, conditions were great yesterday.  Saw 4 other expeds.  Turning back was tough. Read more →

Antarctica Speed Record – Day 4

Hi Guys.  Not the best of news.  Yesterday the weather deteriorated badly.  There had been more snow, total whiteouts, no contrast, no horizon and following a lot of snow I was skiing in powder so deep I was losing my ski’s. Read more →

Antarctica Speed Record – Day 3

Tough day yesterday (Day 2) whiteout and snow – 10 hours skiing off the compass.  No contrast, no horizon.  9.5 hours skied, 27km covered.   Read more →

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  • Got to Hercules Inlet yesterday. Got my cache,lots of nice food, conditions were great yesterday. Saw 4 other expeds. Turning back was tough
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