After reaching both the North and South Poles, Plymouth explorer Antony Jinman is preparing to climb South America’s highest mountain as the next step towards an Everest expedition in 2029.
Antony, who lives in Wembury, became the 12th Briton to reach both Geographic Poles. Through his Three Poles Project, he is now building towards an attempt on Everest in spring 2029.
His next challenge is Aconcagua in Argentina. At 6,961 metres, it is the highest mountain outside Asia. Antony hopes the climb will give him valuable experience at altitude ahead of the Himalayas.
The expedition is scheduled for 3 to 21 January 2027, following technical mountaineering training in the French Alps in September.
Antony said: “I’ve spent much of my life working in polar environments, but Everest means developing new skills and building experience at altitude. Aconcagua is an important next step, and the training in the Alps reminded me how much there is to learn.
“Plymouth is home, and I’d love to bring local people, schools and businesses along on this journey. That means sharing the preparation and setbacks as well as the mountain photographs.”
Antony’s North Pole expedition in 2010 involved a journey of 51 days from Canada. He later completed a solo ski expedition to the South Pole, covering approximately 730 miles in 46 days.
Alongside his expeditions, he has worked with more than 1,000 schools through Education for Expeditions, using exploration to encourage curiosity and help young people connect with the wider world.
His longer-term ambition is to establish a leadership and expedition training centre, drawing on his experience in exploration, education and guiding.
A crowdfunding campaign is helping to support the Aconcagua expedition and the next stage of his preparation. Antony is also inviting local businesses and individuals interested in supporting the project to get in touch about sponsorship, equipment or introductions.
He added: “People have already helped me take the first steps through their donations, advice and encouragement. That support makes a difference, and I want to share what it makes possible.”
Main Photograph © Wayne Perry / Plymouth Post & Pictures submitted