Ben Weber reached the South Pole 01.30 local time, 04.30 UK
Scottish adventurer succeeds in inspirational 700 miles solo expedition to the South Pole
On 13 January 2023, Ben Weber reached the South Pole after an epic 700-mile solo trek across the Antarctic ice and snow. Pushing himself to the limits Ben endured a brutal 18-hour last day to reach the Pole.
During his mammoth challenge, Ben encountered -40c wind chill, white-out conditions, driving snowstorms, and miles of strength-sapping ragged ice fields and crevasses.
Ben’s progress was also posted to Facebook and Instagram. Please share and like as each channel promotes the Cancer Research Giving Page
Follow Ben’s progress across Antarctica here, with daily audio updates and photos from the ice.
Please donate to Ben’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK
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