Colin O'Brady

FURTHER is a 1,780 mile, 110-day solo and completely human powered crossing of Antarctica.

Antarctica 2025

The History

From the age of sail to the summit of Everest, human beings have always pushed into the unknown. Oceans were crossed, mountains conquered, poles reached. Each era brought its own frontier — and with it, the explorers whose names became synonymous with courage and endurance. Yet Antarctica, Earth’s coldest and most unforgiving continent, has always stood apart: vast, untamed, and unfinished.

The Heroes

Shackleton. Scott. Amundsen. Ousland. Horn. Aston. These explorers etched their names into history by daring the impossible on the frozen continent. Each carried the weight of ambition into the world’s harshest environment, revealing both the triumphs and tragedies of human endeavor. Their journeys shaped more than a century of polar exploration — feats that continue to inspire generations to believe in the unbreakable spirit of human will.

The Impossible First

In 2018, Colin O’Brady became the first person in history to complete a solo, unsupported, fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica’s landmass. Dragging a 375-pound sled for 54 days across 932 miles of ice, he achieved what had long been considered impossible. It was a watershed moment— proof that even in the 21st century, humanity still has frontiers left to cross.

Fastest South

In 2023, Colin returned to Antarctica with a bold new objective: to reach the South Pole faster than anyone in history. Only hours into the expedition, disaster struck — he plunged into a hidden crevasse and narrowly escaped with his life. Rescued from the ice, Colin chose to return to the start line, determined to continue. But after three punishing days, the expedition came to an early end. Even in failure, the attempt underscored the unforgiving nature of the Antarctic — and the relentless drive required to test its limits.

Now, Colin prepares for his most ambitious expedition yet. FURTHER is a nearly 2,000-mile, 110-day solo and completely human-powered crossing of Antarctica. From ocean to ocean, the route spans not only the continent itself but also nearly 1,000 miles of frozen sea — the ice shelves that flank Antarctica’s edge.

SOLO

Colin will be alone for the entire 1,780 mile, 110-day journey. It is an individual pursuit.

UNSUPPORTED

Without the support of resupplies or food caches, Colin will have to survive only what he can carry in his sled. He will not receive any food, fuel or gear to replenish his diminishing supply.

FULLY HUMAN POWERED

This expedition is completely human powered. Colin will have no outside assistance from any power aids including machines, dogs, wind/kites etc; he will have to complete the crossing on foot/ski using muscle power alone.