"In the wake of Shackleton"

Sir Ernest Shackleton was a famous sailor and adventurer, one of the most important in polar history at the beginning of the 20th century. He was characterized by his enormous leadership capacity in the face of adverse situations. In 1914 he was trapped in the ice of Antarctica, along with his twenty-seven crew members, and there he had to survive the southern winter. For three years he lived one of the greatest epics of polar exploration. His personality has been studied by specialists dedicated to building work teams and personal growth, for being one of the best references in the history of classic adventure, as he never lost a member of his crew.

I am a mountaineer, mountain guide and geographer, and last season I had the opportunity to take part of its route in the southern seas, sailing from the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) to South Georgia Islands (Antarctica) for a week, to travel the seven hundred nautical miles (1,400 km) that distance between the two. Once there, we crossed San Pedro Island, following exactly the same route that Shackleton took in his historic feat to save his crew. Finally, we took advantage of the visit to tour the main southern life refuges of this territory known as the Southern Serengeti.

As a result of this expedition I have made my fifth mountain documentary titled “In Shackleton's Wake”. In this audiovisual work, I show the best images of the expedition, both of the sailing, the crossing on foot, and the wildlife of South Georgia. Also, at the beginning I make an introduction to the history of polar exploration and the character of Sir Ernest Shackleton. With a duration of 39 minutes and recorded in 4K, I have developed a script that deals with the values learned during my expeditions to extreme places, such as: the importance of teamwork, leadership, commitment, perseverance, resilience and a long etc. Finally, I dedicate the last minutes to an environmental and protectionist speech and the importance of preserving these inhospitable and wild territories intact.