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A person wearing black winter gear, helmet, and sunglasses stands on a snowy Antarctic landscape with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky, holding mountaineering equipment, ready for an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey.

General Interest

In the Spotlight – Darren McAulay

ALE guide Darren McAulay has helped guests reach Antarctic's highest summits, traverse its icy expanses, and experience the full breadth of what it has to offer. He also loves sharing his knowledge of the rocks, glacial features and processes that shaped the continent. We caught up with Darren at his…

Rachel ShephardJune 9, 2022

A chef arranges plated dishes on a table inside a tent at the South Pole, each plate featuring elegant food portions. People sit and chat at tables in the background, creating a busy, communal dining atmosphere in remote Antarctica.

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In the Spotlight – Nestor Suan

Name: Nestor Suan Role: Head Chef 1st ALE Season: 2018 Nationality: Malaysia Working as an Antarctic chef has many challenges and rewards - and takes a special kind of person. Head chef Nestor Suan shares some insights into what brings him to Antarctica and the unique challenges of Antarctic cuisine. What…

Rachel ShephardMay 19, 2022

Four people in winter gear walk in a line through deep snow in Antarctica, leaving a trail behind them. They head towards snowy mountains and glaciers under a clear blue sky, embodying the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Expeditions General Interest Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet Updates From The Field

2021 Expedition Round-up

The 2021 Antarctic season was one of the most challenging in ALE’s history, with an ongoing pandemic, disparate and changing travel regulations, and incredibly challenging Antarctic weather conditions. Despite this, an intrepid group of Antarctic expeditions set their sights on the South Pole and beyond. Here is a round-up of…

Rachel ShephardApril 13, 2022

A blue off-road vehicle with gear on top pulls equipment on sleds and a yellow buoy across the vast, snowy expanse of Antarctica, supporting Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions under a clear blue sky.

Services Travel Safety & Guiding Updates From The Field

Reducing Exposure To Hazards

Our Travel Safety Team are always busy with behind the scenes work in Antarctica. Travel Safety manager Simon Abrahams and Mechanic Nigel Blenkharn recently travelled 1300km to deliver our Toyota Hilux to our South Pole Camp, where it will be used for logistical support. What’s the large object projecting from…

Rachel ShephardJanuary 11, 2022

Two people walk side by side across a vast, snowy landscape in Antarctica. The minimal scene, with endless textured snow and ice, emphasizes the remoteness and scale of the South Pole environment.

General Interest

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

As of the 2022-23 season, ALE reverted to our standard Terms & Conditions. This means that our normal cancellation and refund policies apply. We strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage, to cover all eventualities. The health, safety and well-being of our guests and…

Heather BowersJune 1, 2021

A person in a blue jacket and sunglasses stands beside a Three Glaciers Retreat Antarctica sign on a snowy landscape near distant mountains, under a clear blue sky, showcasing the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

General Interest

In the Spotlight Stephanie Taylor

After working in the Salt Lake City office for 10 years and visiting Antarctica twice, Steph has seen many sides of ALE. We asked her about some of her most memorable experiences, both on the ice and off...

Rachel ShephardMarch 17, 2021

General Interest

In The Spotlight – Sue Staniland

Sue on the apron at Punta Arenas airport, while the Ilyushin 76 is fueled. Name: Sue Staniland Role: Punta Arenas Operations Manager 1st ALE Season: 2003 Nationality: New Zealand What first brought you to work for ALE? I had previously worked for ANI in Patriot Hills in the…

Heather BowersMarch 8, 2021

General Interest Press Release Trips

View the 2021 Total Solar Eclipse

ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS & EXPEDITIONS AND TRAVELQUEST INTERNATIONAL OFFERING A TRIP TO VIEW THE 2021 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE Salt Lake City, Utah - December 4, 2020 Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), in collaboration with TravelQuest International (TQ), will be gathering a select group of guests to view the total solar eclipse…

Heather BowersDecember 4, 2020

In the Spotlight – Darren McAulay

In the Spotlight – Nestor Suan

2021 Expedition Round-up

Reducing Exposure To Hazards

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

In the Spotlight Stephanie Taylor

In The Spotlight – Sue Staniland

View the 2021 Total Solar Eclipse

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