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Black-and-white photo of various food rations on paper, including a stack of rectangular blocks, a round can, sugar cubes, and tea leaves—supplies reminiscent of what explorers once relied on during early South Pole expeditions in Antarctica.
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Tea or Cocoa? Fueling the Debate

With its hot, filling, rejuvenating qualities, cocoa has been an essential staple on all the major expeditions to the North and South Poles. Men would drink cup after cup of it as a bulwark against the morale and strength-sapping task of trudging across an icy, austere landscape. But explorers have…
March 19, 2015
Two people in heavy red parkas and snow boots sit on rocky, snow-covered terrain in Antarctica with laptops and scientific equipment, working outdoors under a clear blue sky as part of an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions mission.
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2014 Science News

Union Glacier hosts a melting pot of adventurers, explorers and scientists each season. We are excited to welcome research teams investigating a broad range of topics during the 2014-15 season. Learn more about the projects and fieldwork they'll be doing on the ice.
December 29, 2014
A group of climbers in winter gear hikes in a line along a snowy mountain ridge in Antarctica, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and a vast, white landscape under a clear blue sky—an adventure supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.
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Vinson Rundown

We've reached the half-way point in the climbing season on Mount Vinson and it's hard to believe the third group of guests are already on the mountain! We caught up with ALE Guide, David Hamilton, for a glimpse into the days ahead and what this group of climbers will experience…
December 19, 2014