General Interest Archives - Page 11 of 15 - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Sep 01

A person with blue eyes wears a thick fur-lined hood and a black face mask covered in frost, their features visible beneath ice crystals—a testament to the harsh conditions of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions at the South Pole.

The Scott Expedition Countdown

By Media Expeditions, General Interest

Ben Saunders and his fellow adventurer, Tarka L’Herpiniere, are only days away from departing on the longest unsupported polar journey in history. The Scott Expedition will attempt to re-trace and complete Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1,800 mile (2,900 km) Terra Nova Expedition route from Ross Island to the South Pole…

Jul 17

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A modern Antarctic research station with a central building and two red modular wings, operated by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, sits amid snow and ice near water, with a small yellow building and people nearby.

A View Into Korea’s Antarctic Program

By Media General Interest, Science

The Korean Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) undertakes a world-class program in polar research, and with a modern new research facility in Seoul and a new Antarctic Station under construction, they are fulfilling their mission.

Jun 25

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A person in an orange hooded jacket smiles while sitting next to a shiny metallic sphere at the South Pole, Antarctica. The sphere reflects the person, flags, and snowy landscape—marking a moment with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Top 5 Reasons to Fly to the South Pole

By Media General Interest, South Pole Flights

Wondering why you should fly to the South Pole? Here are our top five reasons...

May 28

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Diagram showing a glacier in Antarctica flowing toward the ocean, forming an ice shelf near the South Pole. Parts labeled include ice thinning at margins, grounding line, melting under ice shelf, calved icebergs, ocean water, and glaciomarine muds.

Future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet

By Media General Interest, Science

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.

May 14

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A night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way, vibrant green aurora borealis lights above a snowy, dark Antarctic landscape. A building from Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions is partially visible on the left side of the image.

South Pole Night Auroras & Yukimarimos

By Media General Interest, South Pole Overnight

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.

May 02

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A climber in a red jacket and helmet is secured with ropes on a snowy, rocky mountain slope in Antarctica, with steep cliffs and a clear sky in the background.

In the Spotlight – Seth Timpano

By Media General Interest, Ski Antarctica, Travel Safety & Guiding

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…

Apr 12

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A weathered wooden pier extends into a calm sea under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a green historical sign in Spanish stands beside the pier on a rocky shoreline, recalling early Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions to the South Pole.

IAATO Members Meet in Punta Arenas Chile

By Media General Interest

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…

Apr 04

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Colorful, decorated gingerbread cookies in shapes like trees, stars, and animals are spread out on a surface—just the treat to enjoy after an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions adventure near the South Pole, with bright icing in yellow, pink, blue, green, and white.

ALE’s Latvian Bakery – Get the Goods

By Media General Interest

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…

Feb 28

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Two skiers stand on a snowy rocky ledge overlooking a vast, snow-covered mountain landscape in Antarctica, with a sharp, prominent peak under a clear blue sky—an adventure made possible by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

History Repeating

By Media Climb Antarctica, General Interest, Mount Vinson, Trip Report

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…

Feb 18

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View through a porthole reveals a dimly lit underwater scene beneath Antarctica, with murky water, rocky seafloor, and light streaming in from both sides, illuminating sediment and objects on the ocean bottom.

Water water everywhere…

By Media General Interest, Science

U.S. scientists have successfully drilled into Lake Whillans, a subglacial expanse of water hidden deep beneath the Antarctic ice sheet.

General Interest

The Scott Expedition Countdown

A View Into Korea’s Antarctic Program

Top 5 Reasons to Fly to the South Pole

Future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet

South Pole Night Auroras & Yukimarimos

In the Spotlight – Seth Timpano

IAATO Members Meet in Punta Arenas Chile

ALE’s Latvian Bakery – Get the Goods

History Repeating

Water water everywhere…

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