EXPLORE & SMILE
Photo by Shackleton Challenges
GIRLS TRIP 2026
5 female polar adventurers traverse of Northwest Svalbard, Arctic.
SOUTH POLE SOLO
Braving the most inhospitable place on Earth for 53 days alone.
708 miles
Distance skied from the edge of the Antarctic continent to the South Pole.
Lucky 13
The 13th woman in history to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
103kg
Pulled all my food, fuel and equipment behind me, on a sled weighing 103kg.
-45°
Temperature when I arrived at the South Pole – my phone and camera batteries died instantly!
CAT BURFORD
Hi, I’m Cat Burford, or as some people know me, ‘The Molar Explorer’.
This name is a nod to my day job as a dentist, but it’s also a reminder that life doesn’t have to fit neatly into one box...
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INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
A gifted communicator, Cat shares her personal undulating journey of her expedition drawing out the key principles of how to nurture self-belief, and harness perseverance to reach beyond our doubts to achieve our dreams.
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CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
I wanted to use this opportunity to raise money for two charities close to my heart. Both of these organisations have a profound impact on the lives of people in need, and I feel privileged to be able to contribute to their causes.
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GET INVOLVED
We’re excited to collaborate with businesses who have an interest in polar environments and organisations who want to test their equipment and products in this incredibly demanding place - so get in touch and let’s talk!
