BOOTS FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD: BAFFIN IS THE OFFICIAL FOOTWEAR OF WHITE DESERT

There are some places on Earth where gear isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Antarctica is one of those places. Baffin is proud to be the official boot of White Desert, pioneers of exclusive luxury experiences in one of the world's most challenging environments. Trusted by White Desert’s expert guides and adventure-seeking guests alike, Baffin boots are the foundation under every step taken across this surreal, remote, and punishing landscape. It’s a partnership rooted in purpose, built on performance, resilience, and a shared respect for the wild.

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Footwear Fit for Polar Pioneers (and You)

White Desert isn’t your average travel experience. Founded by polar explorers Patrick and Robyn Woodhead, White Desert redefined Antarctic travel by making the remote interior accessible to people other than just scientists and explorers. Built with the vision of combining a transformative exploration experience with eco-conscious luxury, they’ve reimagined the path through one of the last truly wild frontiers. Every piece of their world – from the environmental impact of their camps to the scheduled activities – has been curated with care. When it came to footwear, only Baffin made the cut, because when you’re standing in the presence of emperor penguins or watching the midnight sun cast long shadows across a glacier, the last thing you want to worry about is cold feet.

Where Cold Comfort Matters Most

Since 1979, Baffin has been building more than just boots, we’ve been crafting tools for survival in the world’s harshest environments. Our Real-World Tested™ philosophy means we go far beyond lab results and temperature ratings. We trial our gear in the actual places it’s meant to be worn – whether that’s braving whiteouts at the South Pole or crossing snow-covered glaciers alongside emperor penguins.

Antarctica is not just cold – it’s extreme. It's a place where the sun never sets for weeks, where wind shapes rock like water, and where temperatures can plummet to the edge of survival. It’s here that Baffin boots truly shine and where White Desert guests can experience these otherworldly environments once reserved for polar explorers and scientists.

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Minimal Impact, Maximum Wonder

At White Desert, sustainability isn’t an afterthought – it’s woven into every step of the journey. Each luxury camp is designed with minimal impact in mind. Built without permanent foundations, these structures are entirely temporary, leaving no trace behind once removed.

Their commitment to the environment extends beyond architecture. With a comprehensive waste management plan in place, White Desert minimizes what’s left behind and ensures all solid waste is carefully transported out of Antarctica at the end of each season, where it’s either responsibly recycled or disposed of.

They have created an experience that treads lightly, echoing their belief that the wild should stay wild.

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Choose Your Own Adventure

Feeling inspired and ready to experience Antarctica for yourself? White Desert entertains small groups across three luxury camp experiences. Choose your adventure:

●       Echo Camp: Space-age design meets otherworldly terrain for a luxury experience unlike anything on Earth.

●       Whichaway Camp: Explorer heritage-inspired interiors, glacier saunas, and blue-ice exploration at your feet.

●       The Greatest Day: Jet in from Cape Town, sip champagne on the ice, and check Antarctica off your bucket list – in 24 unforgettable hours.       

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When you follow in the footsteps of adventurers, you need boots built for adventure. Baffin x White Desert is a partnership forged in ice, driven by exploration, and inspired by the extraordinary.

At the edge of the world, from your first steps to your farthest – Baffin and White Desert guide your journey, step by extraordinary step.

To learn more about White Desert, visit white-desert.com.