Rachel Shephard, Author at Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Jun 21

In the Spotlight – Hillary Westover

By Rachel Shephard General Interest No Comments

Name: Hillary Westover Role: Marketing and Content Specialist 1st Season: 2023 Nationality: USA What first brought you to ALE? I was initially attracted to ALE due to its solid reputation and the promising opportunities it presented. The company seemed like a great match for my skills and aspirations, so I…

May 02

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A guest peers over an ice formation at the Drake Icefall

In the Spotlight – Heather Bowers

By Rachel Shephard General Interest No Comments

Name: Heather Bowers Role: Marketing and Public Relations Manager 1st Season: 2023 Nationality: USA What first brought you to ALE? I like to describe it as fate. I was scrolling through Indeed one day and saw a posting for this marketing job related to Antarctica. I screenshotted it and sent…

Jun 09

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A person wearing black winter gear, helmet, and sunglasses stands on a snowy Antarctic landscape with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky, holding mountaineering equipment, ready for an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey.

In the Spotlight – Darren McAulay

By Rachel Shephard General Interest

ALE guide Darren McAulay has helped guests reach Antarctic's highest summits, traverse its icy expanses, and experience the full breadth of what it has to offer. He also loves sharing his knowledge of the rocks, glacial features and processes that shaped the continent. We caught up with Darren at his…

May 19

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A chef arranges plated dishes on a table inside a tent at the South Pole, each plate featuring elegant food portions. People sit and chat at tables in the background, creating a busy, communal dining atmosphere in remote Antarctica.

In the Spotlight – Nestor Suan

By Rachel Shephard General Interest No Comments

Name: Nestor Suan Role: Head Chef 1st ALE Season: 2018 Nationality: Malaysia Working as an Antarctic chef has many challenges and rewards - and takes a special kind of person. Head chef Nestor Suan shares some insights into what brings him to Antarctica and the unique challenges of Antarctic cuisine. What…

Apr 13

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Four people in winter gear walk in a line through deep snow in Antarctica, leaving a trail behind them. They head towards snowy mountains and glaciers under a clear blue sky, embodying the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

2021 Expedition Round-up

By Rachel Shephard Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Updates From The Field No Comments

The 2021 Antarctic season was one of the most challenging in ALE’s history, with an ongoing pandemic, disparate and changing travel regulations, and incredibly challenging Antarctic weather conditions. Despite this, an intrepid group of Antarctic expeditions set their sights on the South Pole and beyond. Here is a round-up of…

Jan 11

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A blue off-road vehicle with gear on top pulls equipment on sleds and a yellow buoy across the vast, snowy expanse of Antarctica, supporting Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions under a clear blue sky.

Reducing Exposure To Hazards

By Rachel Shephard Services, Travel Safety & Guiding, Updates From The Field No Comments

Our Travel Safety Team are always busy with behind the scenes work in Antarctica. Travel Safety manager Simon Abrahams and Mechanic Nigel Blenkharn recently travelled 1300km to deliver our Toyota Hilux to our South Pole Camp, where it will be used for logistical support. What’s the large object projecting from…

Mar 17

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A person in a blue jacket and sunglasses stands beside a Three Glaciers Retreat Antarctica sign on a snowy landscape near distant mountains, under a clear blue sky, showcasing the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

In the Spotlight Stephanie Taylor

By Rachel Shephard General Interest No Comments

After working in the Salt Lake City office for 10 years and visiting Antarctica twice, Steph has seen many sides of ALE. We asked her about some of her most memorable experiences, both on the ice and off...

Aug 19

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Site of blue-ice possible for ice core research

Ice Core Research and Climate Change Models

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, Antarctic Environment, Camp Services, General Interest, Overland Transport, Science, Services, Travel Safety & Guiding No Comments

Professors Chris Fogwill and Chris Turney are in the news again, with a new study that highlights the crucial role that Antarctic sea ice plays in controlling global CO² levels. ARC Linkage Research Project ALE has a long association with the duo, providing logistic and financial support for fieldwork focused…

Oct 30

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A large mural on a street wall depicts a historic port scene with a dock, ship, and old buildings. A bright yellow building near the entrance stands out, reminiscent of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions facilities in Antarctica.

Yelcho – The Little Boat That Could

By Rachel Shephard Antarctic History No Comments

Yelcho was a steam-powered cutter, originally used as a tug before entering Chilean Navy service. It is famous for rescuing the crew of Endurance in 1916, under the command of Luis Pardo Villalón.

Oct 03

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A group of penguins stands on a rocky outcrop in the foreground, with a snow-covered mountain rising in the background under a cloudy sky—a classic scene from Antarctica, home to unique wildlife and Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions adventures.

Non-native Species: A Threat to Antarctica

By Rachel Shephard Antarctic Environment, Updates From The Field No Comments

The introduction of non-native species is a priority conservation concern among Antarctic Treaty countries, and one we share at ALE. Non-native species are one of several major threats to biodiversity - globally and in the Antarctic. They have already profoundly transformed the biodiversity of many sub-Antarctic islands and are increasing…

Rachel Shephard

In the Spotlight – Hillary Westover

In the Spotlight – Heather Bowers

In the Spotlight – Darren McAulay

In the Spotlight – Nestor Suan

2021 Expedition Round-up

Reducing Exposure To Hazards

In the Spotlight Stephanie Taylor

Ice Core Research and Climate Change Models

Yelcho – The Little Boat That Could

Non-native Species: A Threat to Antarctica

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