The award-winning adventurer will launch from Union Glacier Base Camp, aiming to conquer an unclimbed mountain peak.
He will ski across the harsh Antarctic terrain, towing all his equipment and supplies.
Mr Wylie said: “This is an adventure with purpose into the unknown.
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Jordan Wylie MBE prepares for a groundbreaking Antarctic expedition in 2025 (Image: Supplied) “I hope to inspire young people to embrace life’s challenges and push beyond their perceived limits, whilst also helping them learn more about how fragile our planet is and what they can do to protect it.”
The expedition aims to raise funds for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK), the official charity of the Army Cadet Force.
The charity provides life-changing opportunities for children, especially those from deprived communities and challenging backgrounds.
Mr Wylie has already raised over £1 million for charitable causes and has been the Army Cadet Force’s national ambassador since 2018.
His latest endeavour will further support ACCT UK’s mission to inspire, develop and empower young people across the nation.
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Wylie’s Antarctic odyssey aims to inspire young people (Image: Supplied) Mr Wylie is a former soldier, adventurer and bestselling author, known for his appearances on Channel 4’s BAFTA-nominated Hunted and Celebrity Hunted TV shows.
He was awarded an MBE in 2023 by King Charles III for voluntary services to charity and children’s education in both the UK and overseas.
The headline sponsor for the expedition is Dyno-Rod, the UK’s leading plumbing and drainage emergency service, providing 24/7 support across communities nationwide.