Antarctica, one of the most important and fascinating regions of this planet. A polar desert with little precipitation, the continent of Antarctica is the coldest, driest, highest and windiest of all the seven continents. An icy, mountainous realm where many species of penguins, whales, seals and birds are found in abundance. From snowflakes to icebergs the size of city blocks; from tiny (yet vital) krill to the massive Blue whale, much of Antarctica remains unexplored.

It's important to remember that Antarctica, and it's continuing response and reaction to environmental changes, has a direct relevance far beyond its icy shores and surrounding oceans. Environmental changes in Antarctica have consequences for our planet, and that means all of us. Every person and company visiting Antarctica impacts the continent. The vital and unique ecosystem that is Antarctica, deserves protection and to exist free of any exploitation. Collectively, those who have been, and who plan to visit, can give Antarctica a voice through committed advocacy. For so many of us who have traveled there, there is a derived appreciation and debt of gratitude. By understanding, appreciating and giving voice to the Antarctic environment, we become custodians with responsibility and opportunity.

In the minds of many (if not most) Antarctica seems cold, remote and inhospitable. Vital on-going international research and science is showing the environmental changes taking place that will have a significant impact on the warm, familiar and hospitable parts of our world. Antarctica is a place that's everybody's, that belongs to civil society. We are Antarctica; what we do to it, we do to ourselves.

For nearly thirty years, David Reid has been involved in the Arctic expedition and travel business. Since moving from Scotland to the Canadian Arctic in 1989, he has led, organized or participated in more than three hundred Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, trips and projects. In that time, he has travelled thousands of miles by dog sled, ski, snowmobile, boat, kayak, ship, on foot and fat tire bike. David first travelled to Antarctica in 2006.

From penguins to polar bears, David’s passion and enthusiasm for sharing everything to do with the polar regions with clients from all over the world remains undiminished. Having shared polar journeys with thousands of people, David is keenly aware just how important listening and story telling is. From that awareness came the idea for Antarctic Horizon. Explorers and visitors to Antarctica/South Georgia enjoy and revel in sharing and telling their important, impactful and personal stories.

For the future of Antarctica, those stories have never been more important.