Top 5 Reasons to Fly to the South Pole
Wondering why you should fly to the South Pole? Here are our top five reasons...
Rachel ShephardJune 25, 2013
Future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) is one of the key polar scientific puzzles for projecting the consequences of climate change. WAIS holds a potential 11-20 feet (3.3-6 meters) of global sea level rise and is inherently unstable because it is grounded on rock that lies well below sea level.
Rachel ShephardMay 28, 2013
South Pole Night Auroras & Yukimarimos
With just one month to the Antarctic winter solstice, the South Pole is shrouded in darkness and temperatures have plummeted below -100F (-73C). And with the extreme conditions come spectacular displays of Aurora Australis, Yukimarimos, and 300 Club activities.
Rachel ShephardMay 14, 2013
In the Spotlight – Seth Timpano
Name: Seth Timpano Role: Travel Safety Manager 1st ALE Season: 2010 Nationality: USA Why did you want to work in the Antarctic? What was the attraction? Antarctica is one of the most extreme and remote places on the planet. It has endless potential for adventure and a unique beauty that is…
Rachel ShephardMay 2, 2013
IAATO Members Meet in Punta Arenas Chile
Punta Arenas, Chile, Gateway to Antarctica, will be front and center when IAATO members meet there on April 22-24. The meeting will focus on protecting the Antarctic environment, with opportunities for delegates to learn more about tourism and science in Chilean Antarctica. ALE Co-Hosts Opening 'Icebreaker' As a founder member…
Rachel ShephardApril 12, 2013
ALE’s Latvian Bakery – Get the Goods
It's midnight and the Latvian Bakery is open at ALE’s Union Glacier Camp. The Antarctic sun is high in the southern sky and the smell of fresh baking wafts through the air. The Latvian Bakery When the Chefs finish their work at 9pm, we two Latvian girls sneak into the…
Rachel ShephardApril 4, 2013
History Repeating
Ralf Laier’s thirst for making first ascents in the Ellsworth Mountains is undiminished! In 2011, Laier made 10 first ascents with his ALE guides. In 2012 he returned for more... First Ascents in the Sentinel Range Laier, an ALE guest, continued his 2011 quest for adventure by making the first ascents of Mount…
Rachel ShephardFebruary 28, 2013
Water water everywhere…
U.S. scientists have successfully drilled into Lake Whillans, a subglacial expanse of water hidden deep beneath the Antarctic ice sheet.
Rachel ShephardFebruary 18, 2013
