737 Leg 1 Southpole - Day 16

RICHARD REACHES THE SOUTH POLE! Richard Parks completed the first leg of his world first 737 Challenge this morning, arriving at the South Pole and completing the first of 3 poles he will face during his 7-month race to climb the highest mountain on each of the world’s continents and venture to The South and Geographical North Poles.

Richard arrived at the pole at 6.10am UK time, 3.10am Chile time and 7.10pm local time.

Visit the 737 Challenge news section to listen to an exclusive interview with Richard, recorded just moments after reaching The South Pole on day 16 of his 737 Challenge and after skiing with his team for 60 nautical miles.