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An orange snowcat vehicle in Antarctica, operated by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, pulls a long metal beam attached to a large black rubber tire, both connected with ropes and cables across the snowy landscape.
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ALE Supports Antarctic Science

Scientists from the Centro de Estudios Cientificos, of Valdivia Chile, continued glacier flow rate and bedrock studies in the Ellsworth Mountains, using ground penetrating radar. During their 2010 fieldwork they extended our knowledge of sub-glacial lakes near Lake Ellsworth. We were pleased to once again host a team from the National…
April 3, 2011
A black-and-white photo, colorized, of a serious-looking person in a thick, fur-lined hooded coat—possibly part of an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions team—with striking blue eyes staring directly ahead against a dark Antarctica backdrop.
Roald Amundsen Polar ExplorersPolar History

Roald Amundsen

ROALD ENGELBREGT GRAVNING AMUNDSEN (1872–1928) Roald Amundsen left his mark on the Heroic Era as one of the most successful polar explorers ever born. He led the 1910–12 Antarctic expedition which was the first to reach the South Pole, on 14 December 1911. He was the first to traverse the…
August 28, 2010
A person smiling outdoors in Antarctica, wearing a bright red hat, a blue insulated jacket with a hood, and black thermal gear, suggesting they are part of an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions adventure in a cold, snowy environment.
Liv Arnesen Polar Explorers

Liv Arnesen

Liv Arnesen (1953 -     ) Liv Ragnheim Arnesen is a Norwegian educator, adventurer, guide, and motivational speaker. In 1994, she made international headlines becoming the first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole – a 50-day expedition of 745 miles (1,200 km). Along with…
August 28, 2010
A man wearing snow goggles and a winter hat is shown in close-up with snow and ice covering his beard and mustache, capturing the harsh conditions faced during Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions in Antarctica.
Col. JK Bajaj Polar Explorers

Col. JK Bajaj

Col Jatinder Kumar (JK) Bajaj SM, VSM, FRGS Col. Jatinder Kumar (JK) Bajaj, a mechanical engineer and seasoned mountaineer, was the first Indian (and the first Asian) to reach the South Pole. In 1988-89, as part of an eleven member international team, Col Bajaj skied 750 miles (1200 km) over…
August 28, 2010
A woman in a heavy, fur-trimmed parka with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions patches smiles outdoors against a snowy, icy South Pole backdrop. Sunglasses rest on her head and her hair is windswept.
Ann Bancroft Polar Explorers

Ann Bancroft

ANN BANCROFT (1955-   ) Ann Bancroft is an American educator, explorer, environmentalist and leader, who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls to unleash the power of their dreams. She was the first woman to ski to both the North and South Pole and, along with Liv Arnesen, the first…
August 28, 2010