Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) is honored to assist adventurers in realizing their dreams of traversing Antarctica. These individuals invest immense time and effort into training, preparation, and planning for their expeditions. We greatly respect their passion and perseverance, and we’re proud to be their trusted partner on this extraordinary journey. Join us in celebrating the 2024 expeditions:
Expedition Bilal
Route: Messner Start to South Pole
Members: Ali Riza Bilal (Turkey)
Aim is for a solo ski expedition from the Messner Start to the South Pole.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
- https://www.instagram.com/alirizabilal
- https://www.arbkutupfatihi.com/
- https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=661989068&ref=xav_ig_profile_web&_rdc=1&_rdr#
The Molar Explorer
Route: Hercules Inlet to South Pole
Skier: Catherine “Cat” Buford (United Kingdom)
Aim is a solo unsupported ski expedition from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
- https://www.themolarexplorer.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/themolarexplorer/
- https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088475948053&_rdc=1&_rdr#
Expedition 90 South
Route: Berkner Island to South Pole
Skier: Frederick (Freddie) Fennesy (United Kingdom)
Aim solo unsupported ski expedition from Berkner Island to South Pole.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
Expedition Huntington
Route: Messner Start to South Pole
Skiers: John (Jonny) Huntington (United Kingdom)
Aim is solo unsupported ski expedition from Messner Start to the South Pole.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
- https://www.jonnyhuntington.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhuntington/
- https://web.facebook.com/john.j.huntington.3/
2024-2025 Trans-Antarctic 1700km Solo Expedition
Route: Hercules Inlet to South Pole to Leverett Glacier
Biker: Youngmi Kim (South Korea)
Aim is a solo ski crossing expedition of Antarctica from Hercules Inlet via resupply at the South Pole to base of the Leverett Glacier.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
- TBA
Expedition Kyllesø
Route: Hercules Inlet to South Pole
Skier: Karen Kyllesø (Norway)
Aim is solo ski expedition from Hercules Inlet to South Pole.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
Sea2Summit Antarctic Expedition
Route: Constellation Inlet to Mount Vinson
Skiers:
- James McAlloon (Australia)
- ALE Staff – Robert (Rob) Smith (Ireland)
Aim is a 2-person sea to summit expedition from Constellation Inlet to Mount Vinson and then a two-person ascent of Vinson.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
- https://www.sea2summitantarctica.com/
The Great Soul Crossing
Route: Berkner Island <> South Pole <> Bay of Whales
Skier: Akshay Nanavati (United States of America)
Aim is to ski a complete crossing of Antarctica (including landmasses and both ice shelves).
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
- https://bliss.fearvana.com/greatsoulcrossing
- https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/?hl=en
- https://web.facebook.com/AkshayNanavatiFan/?_rdc=1&_rdr#
Ski to South Pole – Messner Start
Route: Messner Start to South Pole
Skiers:
- Julian Evans (United Kingdom)
- Emil Neszmelyi (Hungary)
- David (PJ) Pierce Jones (Switzerland)
- Montague (Monty) Pierce Jones (United Kingdom)
- ALE Guide – Morten Rostille (Norway)
Aim is guided Ski South Pole Expedition from the Messner Start to the South Pole with two resupplies en route.
Learn More & Follow the Expedition:
- https://antarctic-logistics.com/trip/ski-south-pole-messner-start/
There are other expeditions that have not announced their plans yet and we will respect their confidentiality until their plans are announced or confirmed.
*ALE defines unsupported expeditions as those that start the expedition with all the equipment and supplies for the whole journey. They have no pre-placed depots, no resupplies, no support vehicles, and receive no outside help.
**For the official language on Polar Adventures, we invite you to visit https://pec-s.com/.