Antarctic Apparel
You asked for it and we listened! We’re proud to introduce our first run of Antarctic merchandise for the 2015 season!
MediaNovember 17, 2015
David Beckham Plays Match on Union Glacier
Football legend and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, David Beckham, flew to the interior of the Antarctic continent for an impromptu football match with ALE on November 10, 2015.
MediaNovember 11, 2015
In the Spotlight – David Hamilton
ALE Mount Vinson Guide, David Hamilton, has 28 years of experience as a high altitude guide in all of the world’s major mountain ranges, with 25 expeditions to peaks over 7,500m and (almost) all the 7 summits 3 or more times.
MediaSeptember 1, 2015
In the Spotlight – Alan Homer
Al may be the most elusive member of the ALE team and it took a bit of bribery to trick him into giving us an ‘interview’. Al works behind the scenes, overseeing ALE's mechanical services department and without him, Union Glacier Camp wouldn't run. So meet the man behind the…
MediaJuly 29, 2015
Camp Improvements
We're always looking for ways to enhance our guests' experience in Antarctica. Since moving our main camp to Union Glacier in 2010, we've made major investments in infrastructure and equipment. The trend continues this season with three new structures, two major pieces of equipment, a new fleet of cross-country skis,…
MediaJuly 27, 2015
Cool Reads
The next best thing to being in Antarctica is reading about it. So we've compiled a list of the top polar stories to keep you cool all year long.
MediaJune 23, 2015
In the Spotlight – Scott Woolums
We're not bragging when we say that ALE guides are some of the most experienced and talented guides around. Meet Scott Woolums, who has 30+ years of guiding experience under his belt, including seven Everest summits, 40+ Denali expeditions, and innumerable expeditions to other 'fun corners of the world.'
MediaApril 29, 2015
The Geology of The Ellsworth Mountains
The glaciated and alpine topography of the Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains provides excellent climbing terrain for mountaineers with eight of the ten highest peaks in Antarctica being located here. While the majority of visitors to the area come to climb, this region of the continent has plenty to…
MediaMarch 31, 2015
