RSGS Inspiring People Talk: Cat Burford: Antarctica to the Arctic

Polar dentist and expedition leader Cat Burford gives an RSGS Inspiring People talk about her journey to leading expeditions in Antarctica and the Arctic.

Cat Burford, a dentist, polar adventurer and expedition leader, shares her path to leading expeditions in some of Earth's most remote environments. She reflects on the experiences and challenges that drew her to polar exploration, the realities of modern polar travel, the psychological demands of isolation, and lessons in resilience and purpose. Combining stories from Antarctica with recent Arctic projects, the talk considers the evolving role of exploration and makes the case for purposeful, collaborative adventure.