SOUTH POLE CHALLENGE
Targeting One of the world’s hardest world records
JONATHAN KATTENBERG SOUTH POLE CHALLENGE DECEMBER 2026
Jonathan Kattenberg is currently training for a record-breaking attempt to reach the South Pole unsupported.
He will be covering 715 miles (1,200 km) from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole, enduring some of Earth’s most extreme conditions. The journey includes risks such as frostbite, snow blindness, hypothermia, dehydration, and altitude sickness whilst breaking the current South Pole unsupported world record.
The record is currently held by Vincent Colliard. The Frenchman broke the record between 20th December 2023 and 11th January 2024, completing the challenge in 22 days, 6 hours and 8 minutes. Colliard broke by a significant margin the record previously held by the Norweigan, Christian Eide, who completed the challenge in 24 days, 1 hour and 13 minutes, in 2011.
This world record attempt is not just about speed – it’s a testament to mental fortitude, preparation, and the power of experience in achieving extraordinary goals. The challenge is to help educate and empower others by also providing valuable talks, workshops and events.
Jonathan Kattenberg training in Upper Derwent Valley
“The South Pole world record attempt is more than just a physical challenge—it’s a platform for inspiration, education, and personal development. A platform that will launch ”Project Life”.
WHY DO IT?
Inspiring Others Through Action
Jonathan Kattenberg is driven by a mission to inspire others through adventure, resilience, and mindset mastery. His past achievements include completing a 1,053-mile unsupported charity fundraiser in under 13 days, highlighting his dedication to making a difference.
Jonathan Kattenberg is driven by a mission to inspire others through adventure, resilience, and mindset mastery. His past achievements include completing a 1,053-mile unsupported charity fundraiser in under 13 days, highlighting his dedication to making a difference.
Jonathan Kattenberg training near Upper Derwent Valley reservoir
THE MOTIVATION?
“Desire, drive, and tenacity are the real keys to success”
A devoted father of two, Jonathan leads by example, showing his children the value of courage, perseverance, and purpose. He has a passion for pushing the limits of human performance while using his journey to educate and inspire others.
With a commitment to personal growth and helping others harness mental resilience for success in life he regularly demonstrates through his work as a successful mountain leader and adventurer that achievements like these are possible without a military or elite sports background.
“The secret to walking to the South Pole is to put one leg in front of the other, and to do this enough times”
SOUTH POLE RECORD ATEMPT 2026
The Objectives
Driving Transformation Through Adventure and Education.
The South Pole world record attempt is more than just a physical challenge—it’s a platform for inspiration, education, and personal development. A platform that will launch ”Project Life”
The objectives include:
Transformational Talks and Workshops: Delivering impactful talks and workshops to businesses, organisations, and individuals, focusing on resilience, mindset, and performance.
Navigate Your Future Program: A structured course combining mindset training with outdoor adventure, enabling participants to develop strategies for success in life and business.
Multi-Day Adventure Events: Engaging individuals in hands-on experiences parallel to Jonathan’s training and expedition, offering unique insights into overcoming challenges.
Raising Awareness & Supporting Charitable Causes: Bringing attention to key social issues and charities dedicated to mental well-being and support for vulnerable individuals.
Showcasing the Power of 50+: Challenging stereotypes and demonstrating that age is no barrier to extraordinary achievements.
SOUTH POLE RECORD ATEMPT 2026
The CHARITIES
Partnership Opportunities
Jonathan is committed to partnering with charities focused on mental wellbeing and supporting vulnerable individuals. If you represent a charity looking to collaborate, discussions are open to explore impactful partnerships.
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund provides life-saving medical equipment for Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, parent accommodation for families, and vital ward resources. They also fund research, new clinical roles and ongoing training.
Getting to the Start Line
Partnership Opportunities
The South Pole World Record Expedition is a ground-breaking adventure that requires substantial support.
We offer a variety of partnership opportunities for sponsors, investors, and supporters who want to be part of history, with a return on investment.
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