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Heather Bowers

Jun 01
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Two people walk side by side across a vast, snowy landscape in Antarctica. The minimal scene, with endless textured snow and ice, emphasizes the remoteness and scale of the South Pole environment.

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

By General Interest
As of the 2022-23 season, ALE reverted to our standard Terms & Conditions. This means that our normal cancellation and refund policies apply. We strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage, to cover all eventualities. The health, safety and well-being of our guests and…
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Apr 27
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A person in winter clothing skis across a vast, snowy landscape, pulling a sled loaded with gear through the white expanse under an overcast sky on their journey toward the South Pole.

2017 Expeditions Review

By Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start, Trip Report, Updates From The Field
The 2017 Antarctic summer saw an impressive array of expeditions aiming to travel farther, travel faster, or travel more creatively. Some teams saw success while others were met with challenges, poor weather, and time constraints. As Leo Houlding wrote this season “Nothing is easy out here!”. Despite the difficulty of…
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