Pioneering Excellence, Anywhere on Earth
Dr. Emil Neszmélyi, a former student of the University of Physical Education and the only Hungarian mountaineer to conquer the 8,848-meter-high Mount Everest twice—once from the north and once from the south—is preparing for another extraordinary challenge. This time, he aims to reach the South Pole from the edge of Antarctica. Over the course of two months, he will travel on skis, pulling a sled behind him, enduring temperatures expected to range between -40 and -50 degrees Celsius. Having already completed the Seven Summits challenge by scaling the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, the lawyer now shifts his focus from altitude to distance: more than 1,000 kilometers lie ahead.
Emil’s determination and resilience have been a source of great inspiration to us at Core Lean. His relentless dedication to his goals reflects the values we hold dear: perseverance, preparation, and the pursuit of excellence. When Emil joined us in May, he not only inspired us with stories of his Everest climbs but also made a bold promise: to take the Core Lean flag with him to the South Pole.
This act symbolizes the shared commitment to pushing boundaries, reaching new heights (or distances), and overcoming challenges—values that unite Emil’s adventures with Core Lean’s mission.
Emil’s journey is more than a personal challenge; it’s a testament to what can be achieved when passion meets determination. His story encourages us to dream big, take on the impossible, and carry our values to every corner of the world—even the coldest one.
As Emil sets off on this daring expedition, we eagerly await updates from his journey, knowing that the Core Lean flag will proudly reach the South Pole, representing all of us who strive for greatness.
Considering that 70 percent of humanity’s fresh water supply is located in Antarctica, and that a significant melting of the ice sheet in the Antarctic could lead to a global catastrophe, and also taking into account the fact that Hungarian participation in Antarctic expeditions is very rare, this undertaking is likely to attract considerable attention.
The expedition will involve 40 to 50 days of walking on skis, pulling a sledge weighing over 100 kilos and facing the elements, including temperatures as low as -30°C, constant freezing headwinds and strong ultraviolet radiation from 24-hour sunshine. A distance of approximately 1,300 km will have to be covered. Under these conditions, shall avoid limb frostbite and snow blindness, it is necessary to continue to climb vertically towards the final destination, where the polar point is almost 3000 metres above sea level in this hemisphere, with more than 2000 metres of ice below.
Start date
November 25th
Duration
Approximately 60-62 days from departure from home
Distance to be covered on foot
Approximately 1300 km
Conditions
Arctic cold, regular Arctic storms, 24-hour sunshine