Jacob “Val” Myers’ attempt to be the youngest person in human history to ski solo and unsupported to the Geographic South Pole

!!Update: The final fundraising deadline is AUGUST 20!  While significant progress has been made, Val and the Youngest to Pole Project needs the community to rally behind the expedition now more than ever!!

3 years ago Jacob “Val” Myers set out with the goal of being the youngest person in human history to ski solo and unsupported to the Geographic South Pole.  In that time he has travelled to the coldest regions of the world training in areas such as Canada’s Yukon Arctic and as far away as the historic glaciers of Norway.  Val has become a competent expeditioner and guide during his journey and began operating as a polar guide for the world-renowned Shackleton Challenges team comprised of other world record-holding polar travelers, mountaineers, and ocean rowers.

Never one to shy away from a chance to help others, Val has used his growing platform in pursuit of this world record to engage with and inspire Appalachian youth in the Eastern United States.  “Once I complete my long journey on the ice I intend on touring the Youngest to Pole Project in rural areas throughout the US and using everything that I’ve learned in outdoor spaces to get these kids plugged back into the outdoors as contributing members of a healthy, eco-conscious community.”

Social projects aside, Val has also partnered with Climate Force who he will support during their major reforestation project in Daintree.  Val intends on planting enough trees to offset the carbon produced in his own venture.

Read More about the expedition on Val’s Website https://www.valhallahikes.com/adventurejournal/6g5ueedyhccwxwyqwgem34ae800rv1

Grayson Barton

The Youngest to Pole Project