British explorer and tech entrepreneur Chris Brown, aged 61, is on a groundbreaking mission to be the first person to visit all eight poles of inaccessibility (PIA) across the globe. These remote points are the furthest locations from any sea or landmass in every direction, representing some of the most challenging destinations on Earth.
Brown embarked on this formidable expedition in 2019 and has already marked off five of the continental PIAs. He shares his remarkable experiences on TikTok (@chrisbrownexplores), where he recently celebrated reaching the Southern PIA in Antarctica, overcoming a previously unsuccessful attempt that led to a 28-day period of being stranded.
So far, Brown has successfully reached the PIAs in North America, South America, and Australia. His next targets include the PIAs of Eurasia, the Arctic, and the Oceanic regions.
Discussing the varied challenges each PIA poses, Brown remarked, “Each of these Poles of Inaccessibility pose their own risks.” He recalled the human dangers he faced during his African journey, including encounters with bandits, corrupt police, warlords, The Russian Wagner Group, and even ISIS. This contrasts starkly with the severe environmental challenges he faced in Antarctica.
Brown is passionate about encouraging young people to engage in exploration and take risks. He believes that adventure can be found anywhere and does not always require extreme measures. “You definitely don’t have to be in Africa or Antarctica to go exploring, and you definitely don’t need to involve helicopters or soldiers to do it,” he said.
The next major leg of his expedition will take him to Point Nemo, the Oceanic PIA in the Pacific Ocean. This remote location is most notable for being closer to astronauts in the International Space Station than any humans on Earth. The expedition, scheduled for March, will commence from the West coast of Chile and end in French Polynesia.
Despite encountering setbacks in reaching the Northern PIA in the Arctic due to adverse weather and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Brown’s determination remains unwavering. His impressive track record includes participation in open water challenges, swimming the Bosphorus, and achieving a World Record in race diving.
Brown withdrew from the Titan Submersible expedition citing safety concerns, a decision made more poignant by the subsequent loss of his friend and fellow polar explorer, Hamish Harding, in a submersible accident on a mission to the Titanic wreck.
For more information and updates on Chris Brown’s unprecedented exploration, visit [inaccessibility.net](https://inaccessibility.net).
