“Akshay inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives”
- The Dalai Lama
The first ever, solo, coast-to-coast ski crossing of Antarctica
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Why "the last great adventure" must be done and how it will make an impact - hear directly from the adventurer Akshay Nanavati himself...
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A historic feat of endurance...
Akshay is currently in Antarctica in the midst of his 1,700 mile journey where he is dragging a 400-pound sled (the starting weight) filled with all his supplies needed to survive in one of the most unforgiving environments on the planet.
For 110 days, he will endure temperatures as low as -40 degrees, and hurricane force winds as he makes his way across the coldest, driest and windiest continent on Earth.
Follow Akshay on the journey using the live tracker below...
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Be credited in the hollywood documentary
You can have your name on the credits of the documentary, which began filming Akshay's training in the Arctic, Iceland, the mountaintops, and even the sweltering heat of Arizona.
The team includes Bryan Carroll - known for his work on “Die Hard” and “Titanic."
A celebrity narrator is still to be announced, but spots are available in the credits.
This journey will break 3 world records...
1. The first full, sea-to-sea, ski crossing of Antarctica, using no kites or dogs.
2. The first full, solo, sea-to-sea, ski crossing of Antarctica, using no kites or dogs.
3. The longest solo, unsupported ski expedition, using no kites or dogs.
It will be almost 4 months of isolation and pure suffering.
He will be completely alone... as isolated as a human being can be.
So then, what gives him the ability to do this?
Since overcoming drug addiction, PTSD and alcoholism that drove him to the brink of suicide after serving in Iraq with the US Marines, where one of his jobs was to walk in front of their vehicles looking for bombs...
- Akshay has spent 10 days in complete darkness and isolation.
- In an act of selflessness, he ran 167 miles across Liberia to help build a school out there.
- Created a global company and a book, both of which are named Fearvana.
- Dragged a 190 pound sled across the world’s second-largest icecap, climbed mountains all over the world, became 1 of only 26 people to ski up a remote glacier in Antarctica, and run many ultra marathons, including a 24 hour run, among many others.
- He accomplished all of this despite lifelong medical challenges, including a blood disorder that 2 doctors said would kill him in Marine Corps bootcamp.
And in his training to attain the highest levels of mastery...
He used the same techniques as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Mike Tyson, Robert De Niro, Daniel Day Lewis and countless other business leaders, artists and athletes who are the best in the world at their craft
Now these tools can be yours...
By becoming a supporter of this mission, you will get access to ALL the techniques Akshay has studied, implemented and refined from a lifetime of exploring the edges. These are advanced, cutting-edge scientific practices combined with ancient spiritual wisdom.
Why would he do this?
"To inspire humankind to go all in with life"
Have you ever done something you were scared of... and it turned out it was the best thing you ever did?
The "chasing of your fear" is the entryway to everything you have ever wanted and don't have yet.
Akshay is taking the most pure form of this advice, and preparing for one of the most terrifying voyages on the edge any human being has ever taken...
In hurricane force winds, and temperatures so low that you can develop frostbite in minutes. But if that's not enough, Akshay will also be literally...
The most isolated human on earth
And in that incomparable silence, one is able to hear very, very clearly… things that people don’t get to hear in the everyday chaos of life.
Like discovering treasure on an uninhabited, remote desert island, Akshay gets to unearth these jewels, and then bring them back to share that wisdom with the rest of the world, as he already has in classrooms, on stages all over the world, and working directly with people in the darkest corners of the globe, from surivors of sex trafficking to former child soldiers in post conflict zones.
What does this do for you?
Since the dawn of time, every generation has been inspired by the legendary feats of daring accomplished by the men and women who came before them.
From Sir Edmund Hillary to Roger Bannister to Amelia Earhart, and countless others, their deeds help us push beyond our own perceived limitations. We see in them something we all have within us.
They help us believe...
And once you start to believe that you can do anything you put your mind to, your world opens up.
Feats like this make a statement so bold and undeniable, we are all reminded, viscerally, that...
the human spirit is limitless
To paraphrase JFK... just like our attempt to go to the moon, he chooses to embark on this daunting journey, not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
This unprecedented undertaking will serve to prove and measure the best of an individual’s energies and skills...
A testament to the power of human resilience and tenacity.
In the same spirit that drove us to reach for the moon, Akshay's journey across the Antarctic represents a challenge that he is willing to accept, one that he is unwilling to postpone, and one which he intends to win
Akshay will traverse the most inhospitable and desolate terrain known to humankind.
He will rely solely on his physical, spiritual, and mental strength to complete the journey.
No dogs, kites, drop-offs of supplies, or anyone else with him on the ice.
The crossing of Antarctica will test the limits of human endurance and inspire us all to conquer our own "impossible" dreams and "polar storms".
Breaking barriers is what got us here, and this process is as natural as our evolution as a species.
This is a giant leap for humankind... you have the chance to put your name on it.
Get exclusive rewards by donating today...
By donating below, on top of everlasting thanks, you’ll be getting some incredible rewards unavailable anywhere else, along with access to exclusive trainings, communities, and more...
What will this cost?
For Akshay, it has already cost him over $300,000. His custom-made sleds alone cost him $11,000!
For you? Anything you want.
The total cost for these expenses is $750,000 - every penny of which goes directly to Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE), to pay for...
- A crew that includes a doctor, medical staff, pilot, operations manager, etc. They will all be supporting Akshay from the Union Glacier Base Camp for the entire 110 days.
- There are no commercial flights to the remotest, most dangerous place on earth. It requires multiple flights to drop-off fuel so his plane can get all the way there.
- Shipping his equipment to the most remote parts of the world.
Everything else has already been paid for by Akshay, including his equipment and custom nutrition for this epic journey, not to mention...
The years of hardship and intense suffering to develop the self belief to accomplish this bold odyssey...
Over decades of pushing himself to his limits and beyond, Akshay has not only accumulated immense wisdom, he has also collected the world-class gear needed to complete this crossing.
“I stand 100% behind Akshay and his work. This is a guy who can literally transform your life and would be really smart to take advantage of that opportunity.”
- Jack Canfield
Bestselling author of The Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, the Success Principles
and featured teacher in "The Secret"
This Antarctic crossing will expand your belief in what's possible
This is your chance to be a part of a truly historic triumph of human endeavor, add something to your legacy, and be memorialized forever.
Join the likes of...
"I am happy that Akshay has found the strength to overcome the traumatic experiences of his life and has developed the aspiration to help others. I appreciate his sincerity..."
Make history
Together, we will build a better, more courageous and adventurous future.
For yourself, your community… for humanity itself.
Be a part of something that will be both global news and history...
Contribute to the betterment of the very spirit of humanity...
Be inspired and supported to take on your own great challenge with new strength, belief, energy and support...
Donate now, and get his tools, tactics, training, and access to community support.
(100% of donations go directly toward the crossing)
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(Every $3 covers approximately 1 meter and all donations go directly toward the crossing)
$9 and up - Essential Supporter
Rewards:
Expedition updates with membership in the exclusive Fearvana Expedition Facebook group - track Akshay with live tracker positioning, get regular audio updates from Antarctica, and become a part of the community, with the opportunity to take part in many “mini challenges” along with way to support Akshay, break your own boundaries, and share your wins and insights.
PLUS - You will get a recording of his incredible presentation to Joe Polish’s “Genius Network” group - a room full of people who paid between $25,000 to $100,000 to be there.
In this interview, Akshay reveals:
- Why fear is not the antithesis of nirvana, but rather the access point to it
- How he morphs suffering into joy and how you can too during your deepest, darkest moments… and get an unlimited supply of “rocket fuel for your goals”, where only fear and hesitation had power over you before...
- One of, if not, THE most powerful “secret weapons” of many of today’s (and history’s) greatest achievers.
- Recording of the Q+A full of insightful questions from business greats…
- And much more…
While this masterclass on mindset could easily sell for $199, or more, it’s included in this tiny $9 tier of support, and of course, all the other ones following…
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Your $9 USD moves Akshay approximately 3 meters along his journey!
Every higher donation tier includes all the bonuses from all the tiers before it!
Help Akshay cross 10 meters and get a video training about the 25 different ways he uses to keep moving through pain during his training and the crossing.
Help Akshay cross 33 meters and get exclusive access to the philosophy and thought process behind Akshay's training program. You may not be training for an Antarctic crossing, but you will be able to apply these lessons to your own goals. Before he leaves for the ice, he will also share his training log of what exactly he did every single day leading up to the expedition.
Get Akshay 200 meters across the ice and get a signed copy of the future book about the crossing, a signed copy of Fearvana and access to Akshay's "Behavior Change Blueprint" course, an in-depth look at how to make or break any habit at will. This is how Akshay went from a war veteran with PTSD, depression, and alcoholism to a sober, author, entrepreneur, and elite athlete.
Move Akshay 333 meters, and get full access to Akshay's entire training vault, with lifetime updates included. This is over 20 hours of training that covers the cutting-edge, highly advanced, and unconventional mindset techniques Akshay has developed over years of research and exploring the edges. This includes how he created a completely new identity after battling PTSD, depression and alcoholism, turned his trauma into power, systematically and consistently created new habits, became indestructibly disciplined, and much more. Akshay reveals ALL of his proven methods and shows you exactly how to apply them in your life. You will not find this wealth of resources anywhere else. (If not for you, this could be a life-changing gift for someone seeking greatness or healing).
Get Akshay 1000 meters, and join two exclusive group Q&A calls with him, where he will answer all your questions about the journey and/or how to apply the principles to your own "crossing," whatever it may be.
Get a personal thank you text from Akshay while he is in Antarctica, a shout-out on one of his daily audio updates from the ice and a personal video from him while history is being made on the expedition (You won't get the video till he’s back)
Get two one-on-one calls with Akshay where he will help you adapt his mental, physical and spiritual training principles to your version of an Antarctic crossing, whether it's building a business, writing a book, training for a marathon, raising your kids, anything. The principles of mastery and peak performance are the same and they will work for you as well.
Akshay will personally come speak at one of your events to inspire and transform your friends/family/audience. About Akshay's talks, people have said things like "it was truly a life changing talk," "this was one of the most profound talks I've been to," "never seen anything like it," and much more. Akshay's talks are not about motivating your audience for a moment, but creating mindset shifts that last a lifetime.
Get a very special thanks credit in the documentary about the crossing and a personal call from him from Antarctica. This is available to 3 people.
Get co-executive producer credit, a page on IMDB, and become an investor in the documentary about the crossing. This is available to 2 people.
Get executive producer credit, a page on IMDB, become an investor in the documentary about the crossing, and your brand sticker on his sled, which will be seen in many of the expedition pictures and the documentary. This is available to only 1 person.
FAQ
What is he doing exactly?
In November 2024, Akshay will become the first person in history to ski approximately 1700 miles/2700km (it could be more by the end of the journey) from coast to coast across Antarctica without any dogs, kites, or resupplies. He will be completely alone dragging a 400 lbs/181 kg sled with all his food and supplies for 110 days. The journey will start at the Bay of Whales on the Ross Ice Shelf, go up the Reedy Glacier to the South Pole and end at the Filchner Ice Shelf on the other end of the continent. Akshay will be solo and unsupported for the entire journey in one of the most hostile and unforgiving environments on the planet.
Hasn't the Antarctic been crossed before?
A complete coast to coast crossing of Antarctica, without kites or dogs has never been accomplished. In 1997, legendary polar explorer Borge Ousland was the first man to cross Antarctica coast to coast. When he made the solo crossing, it had never been done before, so he used a small kite for part of the journey. The goal was to cross Antarctica. Style evolutions, such as doing it without a kite, inevitably follow once the feat has been pioneered. Akshay is humbly following in his footsteps, man-hauling all his supplies across the continent to accomplish this feat without a kite or dogs. In 2018, Colin O'Brady claimed to cross Antarctica, but he did not. He traversed the land mass (his journey was 1455km, Borge's was 2845km, Akshay's will be about 2700km) while using the SPOT road (a groomed and marked track across the polar plateau), so it was neither a crossing, nor unsupported.
Why would he do this?
Like any big goal, there are selfish and selfless reasons. Selfishly, Akshay wants to go on his own spiritual journey to push himself beyond his limits in order to experience transcendence, enlightenment and awaken his own divinity within. Selflessly, he wants to bring back the wisdom from the edge to help others navigate their own "Antarctic crossings," whatever they may be. As he puts it, "because I get to play so far out on the edge, in such intense extremes, I get to open doors into the human soul that have rarely been opened before, doors that can only be opened in the depths of solitude and suffering. I have to battle the dragon to find the treasure. My responsibility to earn this life I've been gifted is to bring back those treasures and share them with my human family." The treasures he brings back have already helped thousands of people all over the world bring light into their darkness, and once he completes this journey, we know it will help millions more.
Where will my donation go?
Every dollar donated, and the entire $750,000, will go to ALE (Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions) for all expedition logistics, including the following:
- One seat on return flights from Punta Arenas to our Antarctic base camp at Union Glacier with up to 200 kg of baggage,
- All meals at Union Glacier,
- Supply of 7 US gallons of Coleman white gas fuel to you at Union Glacier,
- A shared drop-off flight from Union Glacier to the north end of Berkner Island, to the ALE landing site,
- Expedition support (provision of medical cover, 24-hour communications cover and Emergency Response support),
- A pick-up flight from the Bay of Whales,
- Cargo handling fee,
- Contribution to staff wages for late season extension,
- Cost of extending aircraft contracts for late season extension,
- Additional costs for return flight from Union Glacier to Punta Arenas by turboprop aircraft via King George Island.
This quote and logistical plan was given to Akshay by ALE, so all of the money will go to them to fund the crossing. In the short term, it will go into a separate holding account that Akshay has created solely for this expedition. The money will then be sent to ALE months before the expedition. Akshay will not pocket a single dollar from this crowdfunding campaign.
Is my donation tax deductible?
The short answer is no, it is not. Akshay has founded a registered 501c3, non-profit called The Fearvana Foundation. However, Akshay and his team felt it would be out of integrity (potentially even illegal) to run donations for an Antarctic crossing through the nonprofit, as the donations do not go directly to a charitable cause. These donations go to a company (ALE - Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions) to fund an expedition. Therefore, since the money does not go to a non-profit, the donation is not tax deductible.
What are the 3-4 world records he will break?
1. The first full sea-to-sea ski crossing of Antarctica, without kites or dogs.
2. The first full solo, sea-to-sea ski crossing of Antarctica, without kites or dogs.
3. The longest solo, unsupported ski expedition, without kites or dogs.
4. The longest solo ski expedition without kites or dogs, in terms of time on ice (This will depend on how long the journey actually takes. Akshay may, by some miracle, pull off the crossing much faster than the planned 110 days)
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