The Last Desert (Antarctica) is only open to those individuals who have successfully completed at least two of the '3 Deserts' - the Gobi March (China), the Atacama Crossing (Chile) and the Sahara Race (Egypt).

The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2010 will begin in Ushuaia, Argentina - competitors will travel by ship across the choppy Drake Passage to several locations in Antarctica and outlying islands.

RacingThePlanet will take over the entire Antarctic Dream ship.

Competitors may have the opportunity to bathe in thermal waters within Deception Island.

Thirty individuals will compete in The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2010.

The Last Desert (Antarctica) is the only multi-day stage race on the Antarctic continent.

NBC Sports filmed The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2007, and MBC filmed The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2008.

Many individuals will be attempting to complete the 4 Deserts series. An American woman will be attempting to be the first to complete the 4 Deserts in a calendar year.