Last 97 Miles

Background

In December, 2017 Robert and his son, Barney Swan, set off on the South Pole Energy Challenge. Halfway through this 600-mile journey, Robert was forced to turn back due to a catastrophic physical injury leaving Barney to complete the challenge — becoming the first person in history to walk to the South Pole powered solely by renewable energy. In January, 2020, Robert returned to Antarctica to finish the remaining 300 nautical miles across the landmass but again fell short of his childhood dream by a mere 97 nautical miles a after reinjury again forced him to evacuate. Overcoming extraordinary odds, Robert will return to Antarctica leading the Undaunted: South Pole 2023 Expedition one final time showing the world what is possible to achieve if you persevere. Robert has lived his life by the motto that if you make a commitment you must honor it. This type of mentality is exactly what is needed most in our world.

What is it about? 

From 28 December we will accompany Robert Swan, together with his son Barney Swan, to reach the South Pole. It is the last 97 miles to the South Pole. 

For the last 60 miles, Robert, his son will be accompanied by a group of veterans. This team of intrepid men and women will prove true resilience - physically, mentally and spiritually. As former military personnel who literally bear the scars of war on their bodies, the team will also highlight one of Antarctica's most extraordinary qualities: that it is the only place on Earth never marred by the ugliness of human conflict.

Upon their return, the veterans will become ambassadors for Antarctica and sustainability and will support companies on their journey to successfully implement ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance).

Find out more at the link:  https://2041foundation.org/undaunted/

How does it work? 

You book the Challenge on the website www.instingo.de.

To participate, you need a fitness tracker (Garmin, Polar, Samsung or Fitbit) or an Android smartphone with the GoogleFit app or with IOS/Apple and Apple Health. 

After registering, you can download the instingo app from the corresponding app store (Google Play/Apple).

A few days before the start of the challenge, you will receive the login data with an activation code.

In the Log In - area of the website you will be guided through the self-registration process and connect your fitness tracker or Google Fit App/Apple Health to the Challenge website in a few steps.  In a few minutes you will be connected and your steps will be automatically transferred each time you synchronise. You have the option to register as an individual or team. 

On the event page, the map of Antarctica appears with the route we are following 97 miles to the South Pole. With each step you take, the route will change colour from white to red. Along the way, we will provide you with information about Antarctica and renewable energy. On 16 January, we will reach the South Pole together with Robert Swan.

How can I participate? 

To take part in the "Save Hamburg" challenge, go to the website www.instingo.de and click on the "Save Hamburg" challenge.  Here you will receive further information.

To participate, you need a fitness tracker (Garmin, Polar, Samsung or Fitbit) or an Android smartphone with the GoogleFit app or with IOS/Apple and Apple Health. 

You can book the challenge directly on the website for 25 euros per person (incl. VAT). (30% of the amount will be donated to the organisation www.2041.com).

instingo cooperates with 2041

Instingo cooperates with Robert Swan and the organisation 2041 and will support the commitment with a series of challenges. And in a playful way: based on our step challenges. Always according to the motto "Playfully change behaviour".  We do not want to lecture on the basis of our Step Challenges, nor do we want to point an accusing finger or even urge people to do without. We want to give suggestions, show national and global ways and point out the uniqueness of Antarctica.

Anyone can take part in the challenges as an individual or as a team.