Eric Larsen prepares for his Save the Poles expedition by eating sticks of butter to put on weight before the trip. Help him get to the North Pole, South Pole and Mt. Everest in one year - donate a... Eric Larsen prepares for his Save the Poles expedition by eating sticks of butter to put on weight before the trip. Help him get to the North Pole, South Pole and Mt. Everest in one year - donate at www.savethepoles.com.