From shifting Arctic ice to Antarctic winds, one man crosses the extremes.
Follow Johan Ernst Nilson on a 525-day, 20,000-mile expedition from the North Pole to the South Pole, using skis, dogsleds, boats, bikes, and kites. Alongside the physical challenge, the film connects adventure with environmental awareness and visits to charities. It is a rare chance to see endurance, purpose, and the planet's harshest landscapes in one story.
- New shows weeklyFresh documentaries land every week.
- Exclusive originalsAward-winning films you can’t stream anywhere else.
- Watch anywherePhone, tablet, web and TV — pick up where you left off.
- No commitmentNo contract. Cancel in a click.
Frequently asked questions
Thousands of the world's best documentaries and factual programming — nature, history, science, technology, and biography — including exclusive Curiosity Originals like Pole2Pole. Stream it all ad-free, anytime.
Pole2Pole streams with every plan.
Watch on the web, iOS and Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Android TV, and most smart TVs. Start on one device and pick up right where you left off on another.
Curiosity Stream is our streaming service — thousands of documentaries and originals. The Smart Bundle is Curiosity Stream plus four other independent streaming services (Tastemade, Kidstream, Curiosity University, and SOMM TV) on a single subscription.