The duo, who set out to be the first to trek to the South Pole and back again unsupported, planted an Australian flag at the bottom of the world about 7am today.

The achievement came 61 days after pulling 160 kilograms of gear through 1150km of “incredible white expanses” and “blizzard after blizzard,” Castrission told AAP via a satellite phone this morning.

This Man Quit His Job To Kayak To
New Zealand And Become a
Badass Adventurer

A pair of Australian adventurers have set a new world record in their unsupported ski expedition across Antarctica.

High school friends James Castrission, 29, and Justin Jones, 28, made history this week after a gruelling 80 days in one of the harshest and most unpredictable environments on Earth.

From crossing the treacherous Tasman Sea in a kayak to skiing unassisted to the South Pole and back, James Castrission has demonstrated unparalleled courage in the face of extreme challenges, time and again. His escapades, meticulously planned and executed, have established Castrission as a true trailblazer in the world of adventure.

James ‘Cas’ Castrisslon and Justin ‘Jonesy’ Jones accept the Australian Geographic Society’s award for Spirit of Adventure.

James Castrisson (B Com ’04), an explorer and two-time Guinness World Record holder, shares his advice on the secret to success – and it’s not what you might think.