The Ice Warrior expedition, led by Jim McNeill, is a cause and ambition supported by many

THE HON. ALEXANDRA SHACKLETON (expedition patron):

"MY GRANDFATHER, ERNEST SHACKLETON, IS ALWAYS IDENTIFIED WITH "WHITE SOUTH"; YET IN 1920 HE WAS PLANNING AN EXPEDITION TO A WHITE NORTH.HE INTENDED TO SEEK OUT THE POLE OF INACCESSIBILITY"

“The terrain is exceptionally hostile and dangerous; but I am confident that Jim and his team will be successful not only in reaching the elusive pole; but in conducting an environmentally vital transect of the Arctic Ocean; for as Ernest Shackleton said "difficulties are just things to overcome.”"

SIR RANULPH FIENNES (ice warrior patron):

"ICE WARRIOR HAS ALL THE POTENTIAL OF A TRULY GREAT BRITISH FIRST."

"I have come to learn of the determination, dexterity, skills and knowledge of Jim and the crew behind the project and am delighted to be associated with them... Slightly mad and eccentric in conception, thorough and precise in planning and likely to prove ingenious and resolved in execution."

Boris Johnson:

"This is a groundbreaking expedition with people from all walks of life"

"There are very few places on Earth that are truly unexplored: Jim McNeill and his Ice Warrior team are hoping to reduce that by one by walking to the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility... I am delighted that London is leading the way on this scientific and environmental odyssey."

Michael Palin:

"I greatly admire all of you for having a go"

"Learning to travel the hard way is not only the best way, but it’s also the most memorable... Believe me you won’t forget the experience. Good luck.”

LORD ROBERT WINSTON:

“WHAT JIM AND HIS TEAM ARE DOING IS PIONEERING OF THE MOST ADVANCED KIND."

"Just as Cancer Research UK is genuinely pioneering new ways to treat cancer; what he is planning pushes man beyond the boundaries and will take him to the most inaccessible places on Earth.” 

ZAC GOLDSMITH MP:

"THEY ARE DOING IT WITH GENUINE PURPOSE"

"The data they’ll gather will deliver new evidence as to what is really happening and further our understanding of the sea-ice and its effect on climate change."

Keith Taylor MEP:

"[the] ice warrior project can play an important role in progressing action on climate change"

"I’m delighted to hear about this project, which not only enables people from across society to take part in modern-day exploration, but is also contributing to valuable research about changes to our polar regions."