The Art of Manliness Chasing Shackleton — Re-creating the World’s Greatest Journey of Survival
Feb 12, 2024
Adventurer Tim Jarvis, author of "Chasing Shackleton," shares his incredible experience of re-creating Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Antarctic expedition. He discusses the extreme challenges faced, from securing funding to maintaining energy with original rations like pemmican and kangaroo jerky. Jarvis emphasizes the lessons of resilience and leadership learned through harsh conditions, cramped quarters at sea, and teamwork. His journey serves not only as an adventure but also a commitment to raising awareness about climate change.
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Tim Jarvis's Background
- Tim Jarvis, an explorer, recreated Shackleton's and Mawson's expeditions.
- His love for exploration started in childhood and grew into large-scale expeditions.
Mawson Expedition
- Jarvis recreated Douglas Mawson's Antarctic trek where two companions died.
- He tested the theory of cannibalism and found vitaminosis from dog livers likely caused the deaths.
Vitaminosis A
- Vitaminosis A, from consuming Arctic animal livers, causes toxicity in humans.
- Mawson's companion likely died from this after eating dog livers, not starvation.
