Rachel Ross, Author at Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Nov 04

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Mountain Equipment x ALE Partnership

By Rachel Ross General Interest

Beginning this season, Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) and Mountain Equipment have developed a partnership to elevate ALE’s polar rental jacket program. ALE guests rely on these polar jackets to comfortably navigate the extreme environment in Antarctica, and the respectable history of Mountain Equipment in cold climates allowed for a worthy pairing. From Mountain Equipment: “For more than 60 years, Mountain Equipment has developed…

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Sep 24

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Flags from several countries stand in a row on a snowy, icy landscape under a bright sun. A few small buildings in the distance hint at an overnight trip at the South Pole, making the cold and remote scene even more captivating.

Overnight Trip at the South Pole

By Rachel Ross General Interest No Comments

ALE’s Travel Specialist, Miri, ditched her desk for a pair of snow boots and embarked on the ultimate trip-of-a-lifetime to take an overnight trip at the South Pole. After two years of expertly guiding guests through every detail of this Antarctic overnight adventure, she swapped stories for real-life ice sheets…

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Aug 29

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A cross-country skier approaches the finish line under a blue banner reading Antarctic Loppet 2024, surrounded by spectators and flags on a snowy landscape.

How to Train for the Antarctic Loppet: The Cross-Country Ski Event in Antarctica

By Rachel Ross General Interest No Comments

Cross-country skiing played a key role in early Antarctic exploration: one aspect of Roald Amundsen’s 1911 South Pole success involved cross-country skiing. Since then, skiing has become an established form of transportation for polar adventurers. The Antarctic Loppet honors this legacy, rewarding skiers willing to brave the unknown with jaw-dropping…

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Jul 07

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A person in cold-weather gear pulls a sled across snow toward a red and white plane labeled Kenn Borek Air Ltd, part of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, on an icy, remote landscape in Antarctica.

Antarctica Expeditions

By Rachel Ross General Interest No Comments

When legendary Sir Ernest Shackleton first dreamt of crossing the miles of frozen tundra to a lonely point on the map in the early 1900s, he couldn’t have imagined the hundreds of people who would follow in his footsteps. Incredibly cold, unforgiving, relentless miles on skis to reach the South…

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May 20

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Aerial view of five dark-roofed tents arranged in a semicircle on snow around a central table with chairs, near two rectangular white buildings at the bottom of the image.

Tour Our Private Camp in Antarctica: Three Glaciers Retreat

By Rachel Ross General Interest No Comments

https://youtu.be/Ym44f30t3Dw Hello and welcome to Three Glaciers Retreat, this is the smallest and most private camp we have in Antarctica. default We have groups, film productions, anyone who would like to have a more private and more comfortable stay here with us. So welcome, I’m going to…

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Apr 16

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Snow-covered mountains partially shrouded in mist and clouds under a softly lit sky, with a vast, flat expanse of snow in the foreground.

Three Glaciers Retreat: Your Antarctic Luxury Camp

By Rachel Ross General Interest No Comments

default Antarctica is a wonderful place to find peace and quiet. Below the towering mountain ranges that dot the white continent, there exists a camp that is perfect for anyone seeking the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Three Glaciers Retreat is a remote luxury camp at the…

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Jan 31

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Snow-covered mountain peaks rise above a vast, icy landscape in Antarctica under a dramatic, partly cloudy sky with streaks of blue and white—a cold, remote, and pristine scene ideal for Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Get To Know Mount Vinson

By Rachel Ross Mount Vinson, Updates From The Field No Comments

Mount Vinson is Antarctica’s highest peak, and one of the Seven Summits. With a prominence of 16,050ft (4,892m) and residing in one of the world's most formidable cold deserts, this peak was first summited in 1966, making it the last of the Seven Summits to be reached. Today, over 3,500 people…

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