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How to Train for the Antarctic Loppet: The Cross-Country Ski Event in Antarctica

Posted  08/29/25 in General Interest

Cross-country skiing played a key role in early Antarctic exploration: one aspect of Roald Amundsen’s 1911 South Pole success involved cross-country skiing. Since then, skiing has become an established form of transportation for polar adventurers. The Antarctic Loppet honors this legacy, rewarding skiers willing to brave the unknown with jaw-dropping vistas, untouched snow, and stories [...]

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Antarctica Expeditions

Posted  07/7/25 in General Interest

When legendary Sir Ernest Shackleton first dreamt of crossing the miles of frozen tundra to a lonely point on the map in the early 1900s, he couldn’t have imagined the hundreds of people who would follow in his footsteps. Incredibly cold, unforgiving, relentless miles on skis to reach the South Pole does not sound pleasant [...]

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Tour Our Private Camp in Antarctica: Three Glaciers Retreat

Posted  05/20/25 in General Interest

    Hello and welcome to Three Glaciers Retreat, this is the smallest and most private camp we have in Antarctica.      We have groups, film productions, anyone who would like to have a more private and more comfortable stay here with us. So welcome, I’m going to show you around. We will start with [...]

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Three Glaciers Retreat: Your Antarctic Luxury Camp

Posted  04/16/25 in General Interest

    Antarctica is a wonderful place to find peace and quiet. Below the towering mountain ranges that dot the white continent, there exists a camp that is perfect for anyone seeking the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Three Glaciers Retreat is a remote luxury camp at the head of three glaciers: the Schneider, [...]

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2024 Government Projects Review

Posted  03/20/25 in General Interest

In addition to providing guests with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the White Continent, Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions has the privilege to provide logistical support to different government and science programs throughout the season. Highlighted below are the 2024 season’s projects and successes.    A team of scientists including Weisen Shen, Frank Chin, and Hanxiao Wu traveled [...]

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In the Spotlight - Claudio Barrientos

Posted  08/9/24 in General Interest, Punta Arenas

Claudio Barrientos, a Chilean native and Operations Manager in Punta Arenas, has been a vital part of ALE since 2008. He thrives on the dynamic challenges of Antarctic logistics and believes the true beauty of Antarctica can only be appreciated in person.

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PRESS RELEASE: ALE ANNOUNCES NEW EXPERIENCE: THE ANTARCTIC LOPPET

Posted  07/10/24 in General Interest, Press Release, Trips

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skiers are invited to participate in ALE’s inaugural cross-country ski celebration at Union Glacier, Antarctica. 10 July 2024, Salt Lake City, Utah – Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) today announced a new experience, the Antarctic Loppet. ALE proposes to offer this unique cross-country ski experience during the upcoming 2024 Antarctic season, with [...]

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In the Spotlight - Miri Gubler

Posted  03/25/24 in General Interest

Miri is the newest member to join the SLC team as a Travel Specialist. Miri is a Utah native with a passion for outdoor adventure. She earned her Sustainable Tourism degree from the University of Utah and spent five years as a river guide on the Snake River in Wyoming.

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5 Tips When Planning Your Antarctica Emperor Penguin Tour

Posted  12/27/23 in General Interest

Emperor penguins are one of Antarctica’s unique beauties. As the world’s largest living penguin species, emperors are aptly named and their size, striking coloring, and remarkable life history make them a must-see for enthusiastic birders and adventurer travelers alike. Due to the emperor penguins’ nomadic tendencies, remote locations of breeding grounds, and Antarctica’s unforgiving weather, [...]

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