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A person skis across a vast snowy landscape in Antarctica, pulling a sled loaded with gear under a bright sun and clear blue sky, supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.
And they’re off… ExpeditionsGeneral Interest

And they’re off…

Delays are to be expected – as any Antarctic explorer will tell you. Amundsen attempted to set off for the Pole on September 8, 1911 and was beaten back to Framheim by -58F (-50C) temperatures. He waited for 6 weeks before finally departing on October 19. 2011 Expeditions on Their Way…
November 2, 2011
A row of small orange tents and equipment are set up on a vast, snow-covered plain in Antarctica under a cloudy sky, with distant mountains visible on the horizon—an expedition scene typical of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions near the South Pole.
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Science Updates

An ancient lake hidden deep beneath West Antarctica's Ice Sheet may reveal vital clues about climate change and future sea level rises, and uncover new forms of life, according to a group of UK engineers and scientists. 2011 Science Updates Sub-glacial Lake Ellsworth Project (SLE) British Antarctic Survey (BAS) engineers…
October 26, 2011
A group of men in fur coats stand by a Norwegian flag in Antarctica’s snowy landscape, with a tent and sled dogs resting nearby under a clear blue sky.
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2011 Expeditions

South Pole expedition fever is high! 2011 marks the centenary of Amundsen's and Scott’s expeditions to the South Pole. Historic events are top-of-mind and we are proud to support a number of Centenary expeditions. Centenary Expeditions Many expeditions plan to arrive at the Pole either for Amundsen’s or Scott’s Centenary…
October 11, 2011
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New Lake Ellsworth Website

The Sub-glacial Lake Ellsworth Consortium have launched a new website for the Lake Ellsworth drilling project. www.ellsworth.org.uk The website gives a great overview of the project, which will look for life in Antarctic sub-glacial lakes. There are sections on science goals; engineering and logistics challenges; and how the environment will…
July 14, 2011
A woman with short brown hair sits at a wooden desk in an office, smiling up at the camera. A calendar, notebook, pens, and laptop are on the desk—a typical day at Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions as she plans upcoming work in Antarctica.
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ALE welcomes Stephanie Taylor

Stephanie Taylor has worked in the travel industry for 15 years - and has loved every minute of it. Stephanie joins our Salt Lake City office as Client Services Manager, where her main focus will be working with guests and travel agents. Stephanie graduated with a degree in Travel, Tourism…
June 13, 2011