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The Triple Crown of Antarctica

Dominic Renshaw’s epic world first 1,600 km ski and climb adventure

 

The Triple Crown Journey

Embark on a World-First Adventure

Imagine skiing through treacherous crevasse fields from Hercules Inlet, summiting the majestic Mount Vinson, then descending to conquer the vast ice to the Geographic South Pole — all in one continuous, unsupported expedition.

No one has ever achieved this feat. Led by Dominic Renshaw, this groundbreaking journey pushes the limits of human endurance while inspiring global exploration and resilience.

A torn knee cartilage sidelined me for years and stopped me from skiing and climbing. In July 2026 I had the operation. Recovery is going well and I expect to be back to 100% by July/September 2027.

That means the expedition has been pushed back 12 months. We will now launch in the 2028/29 Antarctic summer.

We are raising £250,000 to make it happen and are looking for 3 committed team members. Applications must be in by the end of 2026. Team selection will be completed by 28 February 2027 — or earlier if the right people apply and the fit is clear — giving us time for training and fundraising.

Our Journey

Ski from the edge of the continent, conquer its highest peak, then haul to the South Pole — no one has ever linked these three epic challenges in one continuous, unsupported journey. It’s a world first.

 

Coastal Start

Hercules Inlet to Mount Vinson Base Camp
The expedition begins at Hercules Inlet on Antarctica’s rugged Ronne Ice Shelf. From here we ski unsupported for ~350 km across the infamous Patriot Hills and Heritage Range crevasse fields. This opening leg is pure polar grinding — relentless navigation through hidden crevasses, sastrugi, and whiteouts while hauling heavy sleds with 50+ days of supplies in temperatures down to -50°C.

The Climb

Ascent and Descent of Mount Vinson
Reaching the base of Mount Vinson (4,892 m), Antarctica’s highest peak, we switch from skis to crampons and ropes. The route involves technical glacier travel, steep ice faces, and exposed ridges in extreme cold and high winds. After summiting, we descend the same demanding route back to the ice plateau.
 
 

The Pole Trek

From Vinson to the Geographic South Pole 
After descending Vinson, the real test begins: a continuous ~1250 km ski across the featureless high polar plateau to the South Pole. Fully unsupported, we pull sleds through relentless headwinds and endless white horizons — the ultimate test of mental and physical endurance.

Timeline

  • Now – 31 December 2026: Applications open
  • By 28 February 2027: Team selected (earlier if the right fit is already there)
  • 2027/2028: Intensive training, gear testing, and fundraising
  • Mid–late 2028: Equipment shipment and final preparations with ALE
  • November–December 2028: Launch from Hercules Inlet for the ~50–60 day expedition
  • January 2029: Expected arrival at the South Pole and extraction


Everything still depends on Antarctica’s short summer window. The extra year means we can arrive fully ready.

 

My Journey

 

I’ve lived a life most people only dream about — summiting Kilimanjaro, Mera Peak, Denali and the North Side of Everest, skiing over 70 weeks of my life, and running an adventure company for more than 16 years.

My mantra has always been simple: Dream bigger than you ever thought possible, then go and live that dream. That dream is The Triple Crown of Antarctica.

A torn knee cartilage stopped me in my tracks. For years I barely skied or climbed. In July 2026 I had the operation. Recovery is going well. I expect to be back to full strength by July/September 2027.

The expedition is happening. We have simply given it the extra year it needs. Come hell or high water, we will stand at the South Pole.

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