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 have successfully summitted Mount [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Historic Antarctic Loppet marks first-ever cross-country ski timed events in Antarctica, drawing global participants. 27 January 2025, Salt Lake City, Utah – On Sunday, January 19th Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) held the first-ever 10K and 20K timed cross-country skiing events in Antarctica at Union Glacier Camp. Eighteen participants from eleven different [...]
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 [...]
At ALE’s South Pole camp, lovingly deemed “the world’s southernmost resort” we sat down with Cedar Jasiuk, the acting remote camp manager. Cedar has worked in the Antarctic for six seasons, three specifically as the South Pole Camp Manager. Cedar shares about his background, and a bit of what makes living at the South Pole [...]
Claudio Barrientos, a Chilean native and Operations Manager in Punta Arenas, has been a vital part of ALE since 2008. He thrives on the dynamic challenges of Antarctic logistics and believes the true beauty of Antarctica can only be appreciated in person.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skiers are invited to participate in ALE’s inaugural cross-country ski celebration at Union Glacier, Antarctica. 10 July 2024, Salt Lake City, Utah – Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) today announced a new experience, the Antarctic Loppet. ALE proposes to offer this unique cross-country ski experience during the upcoming 2024 Antarctic season, with [...]
Miri is the newest member to join the SLC team as a Travel Specialist. Miri is a Utah native with a passion for outdoor adventure. She earned her Sustainable Tourism degree from the University of Utah and spent five years as a river guide on the Snake River in Wyoming.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALE pioneers antenna installation in Antarctica to provide best-in-class meteorological capabilities and collect previously unobtainable satellite data. 29 January 2024, Salt Lake City, Utah – Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) today announced the installation of a new satellite, the first high precision antenna positioner to be installed in the interior of West [...]
Emperor penguins are one of Antarctica’s unique beauties. As the world’s largest living penguin species, emperors are aptly named and their size, striking coloring, and remarkable life history make them a must-see for enthusiastic birders and adventurer travelers alike. Due to the emperor penguins’ nomadic tendencies, remote locations of breeding grounds, and Antarctica’s unforgiving weather, [...]