Tim has spent more than two decades working seasonally to support deep-field expeditions in Antarctica. He has fulfilled roles as Expedition Guide, Mountain Ranger, Remote Camp Manager, Field Operations Manager, and in the current era provides leadership from Union Glacier as the Antarctic Operations Director. Tim also acts as a consultant to ALE in the Antarctic off-season where he provides input for the behind-the-scenes planning that occurs year-round. When asked why he keeps coming back, his response is, "The people...the guests and the staff team are exceptionally diverse and interesting. There is so much to be learned from the humans that inhabit this continent. The cultural mix of nationalities, personalities, and practical abilities comprises a team which is a force to be reckoned with. The characters also make for pretty great conversation, hahaha!" When not in Antarctica, Tim is based in rural Alaska, where he enjoys a lifestyle of adventure sports and bush living.

Originally from the northeastern United States, Julia works in logistics between Antarctica and Alaska, supporting operations in some of the world's remote places. She enjoys the challenge of keeping things running smoothly in extreme environments. When she's not at work, Julia can usually be found tending to her goats, planning her next trip, or exploring new places and cultures.

Al comes from England and prior to ALE, worked for the British Antarctic Survey for several seasons. He’s completed many overland tractor traverses across the continent and truly keeps our camp running as the head mechanic. If anything breaks, he’s the man that can fix it!

Simon is a professional IFMGA certified Mountain Guide based in the French Alps. He’s worked around the world since 1987 and in Antarctica since 1992. Simon researches and maintains safe routes around our main camp at Union Glacier as well as assisting field teams with risk assessment and route planning.

A long-time guide, Josh is a Travel Safety Manager in Antarctica and operations manager at Alaska Mountaineering School in Talkeetna. He oversees expeditions and course management, including fieldwork, briefings, communications, navigation, mapping, and strategy. He has been guiding Denali expeditions and custom technical climbs, instructing mountaineering and skills-specific courses, and working on film production assignments for over 20 years. In his spare time, when not guiding or exploring the Alaskan and Antarctic wilderness, Josh can be found playing music, attempting to garden, fly-fishing, and cooking delicious meals.

Phil is an aspirant IFMGA British Mountain Guide, based in Tromsø, Norway. He's worked numerous seasons in Antarctica - this is his second with ALE, following on from several years with the British Antarctic Survey including two winters. When not south, Phil works as a climbing and ski guide in Norway, the Alps and Scotland. He also enjoys kite skiing - almost as much as his new hobby of messing around with DJ decks!

Tom has been working in the Antarctic for the last 17 years. Guiding on Mt Vinson, Mt Sidley, skiing to the South Pole and traversing the continent in 4x4s. 22 first ascents, he enjoys the unique challenges that Antarctica holds.

Working in the adventure outdoor industry for the last 20 years has taken me to various corners of the globe; teaching, equipping expeditions and enjoying my own adventures too. Favourite places include the rugged West coast of Scotland, the culture filled and utterly stunning East Greenland and the towering mountains of Patagonia.

Larry has been guiding full-time since 2007, primarily on the mountains and rivers of Alaska. He also works on many safety, science and industrial support projects which have taken him around the globe. In his free time he likes to thaw out from the mountains in tropical locales.

As one of ALE’s meteorologists, Marc provides forecasts for our intercontinental and ski aircraft flights, field camps, climbing groups and ski expeditions. When not working for ALE, he works as a meteorologist for the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium. He also has his own business called Facta (weather4expeditions.com), supporting operations and expeditions in remote places. Prior to working for ALE, he worked in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey and the Australian Antarctic Division.

Fritz was born and raised in Flanders, Belgium. He studied Chemistry at the University of Leuven (KUL) followed by a postgraduate degree in Environmental Sciences. He began sailing at age 13 and became a passionate competitor in regattas, where meteorology played an important tactical role. This allowed Fritz to start working at the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium as an Operational Forecaster. He was then lucky enough to combine his two passions, working as a Weather Router for sailors as well as forecasting for Kite driven Arctic/Antarctic expeditions. In 2024 he joined the Belgian and Turkish Olympic Sailing Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

For as long as Sara can remember, she has been driven by a passion for travel and an enduring fascination with the world's last great wildernesses. Growing up in the UK, she sold her beloved pink bicycle at the age of ten to start her first travel fund. Eight years later, she fulfilled her dream of diving on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a journey that sparked a lifelong passion for exploration.

Since then, Sara has travelled continually, volunteering on many wildlife conservation projects and exploring some of the planet's most remote environments. Following several years working as a polar travel specialist, she became an expedition leader on the small ships, travelling extensively throughout Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and the Arctic, with her most memorable trip being to the Ross Sea and deep into the Weddel Sea.

Today, when not based at Union Glacier, Sara leads wildlife and photography expeditions to destinations including Chile, India, Brazil, and East and Southern Africa. Her goal is simple, to create unforgettable wildlife experiences, ensuring guests return home with wonderful photographs, but more importantly, a deeper appreciation of the natural world, and memories that will last a lifetime.

David is an IT professional with extensive experience across many industries. Based in the UK, he has been a member of the British Army Reserve since 2009 and has deployed globally with the United Nations and NATO. David is also a keen alpine skiier and (when not being an unapolagetic nerd) tries to go travelling as much as possible.

Paddy Mitton is a UK-registered expedition doctor specialising in polar and mountain medicine. For over twenty years he has worked as both a doctor and mountain guide across the Himalayas, Andes, Arctic and Antarctica, treating everything from frostbite and altitude sickness to major trauma in some of the world's most remote environments.

As Medical Director for Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE), he manages the medical service and medical risk management for staff and clients operating across Antarctica with ALE.

Paddy trained in medicine at Exeter University (BMBS) and is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). He sits on the Faculty of the Diploma in Mountain Medicine and is a Wilderness Medicine instructor.

Nestor was born and raised on the island of Borneo. He now resides in New Zealand and considers himself lucky to have the best of both worlds, tropical sun and sea, plus the cool weather. When not working for ALE he does chefing work all over New Zealand and at the North Pole during the Arctic summer.

Lily grew up in New York City, but traded skyscrapers for mountains and glaciers in Alaska and Antarctica over a decade ago. Seasonal work led to an accidental career in aviation logistics and earning her private pilot license in 2022. She enjoys outdoor pursuits from backcountry skiing to whitewater packrafting, and is always in for a game of cribbage. In the off season, you can find Lily in Anchorage hopelessly trying to keep up with her increasingly overwhelming garden between adventures.

I'm Mario, a Spanish guy that is traveling and working during the last 17 years in different places of this beautiful planet. Last years, working as adventure guide in Finnish lapland and Iceland.

Originally from the UK, I now call New Zealand my home. I am an electrician by trade, and this will be my second season as a Facilities Technician for ALE. When I'm not in Antarctica, you can find me at a small ski resort in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Hello ALE, my name is Nemanja in 31 years old but everybody say I´m still looking 23. I have been travelling around world due to my job on cruise ship and I met a lot different people and places. I'm very excited to work in Antarctica because I feel it will be a unique experience and I'm ready to have my next adventure.

English but living in France for sometime now. First season 'South' in 2005, and have been back a few times since. Always great to come back to UG, for the stunning scenery, the stunning people and the food isn't to bad either.