One of 100 openings · Explore · Polar exploration · checked Aug 2026

First to cross Antarctica solo, unsupported and unassisted—ocean to ocean

The finish line

One person travels open-ocean edge to open-ocean edge, carrying all supplies, using no kites, vehicles, resupply, external drafting, or prepared roads.

Why it is still open

Earlier solo claims used either wind assistance or a landmass route; this stricter ocean-to-ocean, fully human-powered objective is still being pursued.

FURTHER · canonical attempt