Shackleton Crossing of South Georgia
South Georgia · Sub-Antarctic · Technical trek · score 70/100
At a glance
| Countries | South Georgia (UK Territory) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Sub-Antarctic |
| Region | South Georgia |
| Type | Technical trek |
| Length | 40 km |
| Typical duration | 3 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 900 m |
| Best season | Nov-Mar (expedition season) |
| Start | King Haakon Bay |
| End | Stromness |
| Permit / guide | guided expedition only; permit from Government of South Georgia |
| Special gear | crampons, ice axe, rope + harness (glacier travel) |
Score
70/100
Retraces Shackleton's 1916 self-rescue across glaciers and unmapped cols; only via specialist expedition ships
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
Distance approximate (~30-40 km, route varies); weather aborts common
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.