The Sinking of Southern Quest: May Day M'aider Part 2

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Thin Ice.earth

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Thin Ice encourages you to protect and appreciate the remaining wild places on earth -- especially Antarctica. Co-hosts Robert Swan (the first person in history to walk to the South and North Poles) and Dan Smith pick up where their "Undaunted" podcast left off; Feedspot still ranks it among the Best Antarctica Podcasts (as of March 2025). So, jump on in -- the water's icy but fine -- and join us on the journey to protect what's left of the wild and restore what's been lost. It's going to be ... wild! You can also follow the story online and on Substack at thinice.earth.

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The Sinking of Southern Quest: May Day M'aider Part 2

Thin Ice.earth

41 minutes 25 seconds

5 months ago

The Sinking of Southern Quest: May Day M'aider Part 2

In “The Sinking of Southern Quest: May Day M’aider Part 2,” Robert Swan and William Fenton share what happened after their ship was trapped in Antarctic pack ice in 1986 (the title is a bit of a spoiler). They also recount the James Bond-style resistance from government agencies that opposed the first private expedition to the South Pole in the modern era.

In spite of all obstacles, the “In the Footsteps of Scott” expedition lived up to the promises made to the sons of Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott as well as Jacques Cousteau. It’s a tale of incredible perseverance that continues to encourage and inspire people to this day.