My Antarctic stats
- Polar plunges braved: 3
- Antarctic activities tested: Mountaineering, camping, kayaking & snowshoeing
- Began working in travel: 2012
My top 5 Antarctic experiences
- Witnessing orcas hunting humpback whales and watching a predatory leopard seal circle my zodiac
- Braving the Drake Passage in an atmospheric storm – Antarctica never fails to leave you reeling!
- Diving into the White Continent’s freezing waters during not one but three life-affirming polar plunges
- Camping at Paradise Harbour surrounded by glaciers and brash ice, with the thundering sounds of distant avalanches interspersed by absolute silence
- Enjoying the luxury experience of sampling delicious caviar and sipping delicious champagne in Whaler's Bay

Mountaineering in Antarctica – I was in my element
My photos of Antarctica
More about me
- In my spare time, I volunteer for my local Mountain Rescue team in northern England
- Mountains run in my blood – I’ve spent a lifetime climbing as many peaks as I can at home and abroad
- I put my outdoor skills to good use by mountaineering, camping, kayaking and snowshoeing in Antarctica
- Before joining Swoop, I spent nearly five years living in the Southern Alps of New Zealand

Zodiac cruising at Borgen Bay in Antarctica

My top tips for travelling to Antarctica? Bring a proper camera! It doesn’t have to cost the world – it just needs to be able to take a decent zoom shot. And rest when you can, so you have enough energy for all the activities.
Ian Young Antarctic Sales Manager
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