General Interest Archives - Page 12 of 15 - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Dec 28

A snowy research outpost in Antarctica, supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, features green crates, tents, and equipment scattered across a flat, icy landscape under a clear blue South Pole sky.

Lake Ellsworth Project called off

By Rachel Shephard Antarctic Environment, General Interest, Science No Comments

In the early hours of Christmas Day (Tuesday 25 December 2012) Professor Martin Siegert, Principal Investigator of the Subglacial Lake Ellsworth experiment, confirmed that the mission to drill into the lake has been called off for this Antarctic season. Subglacial Lake Ellsworth Project Called Off Drilling had been proceeding well,…

Dec 21

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A person wearing a red jacket, black pants, and sunglasses rides a fat-tire bike on snow with green panniers and gear in Antarctica. Snowy mountains and a blue sky with clouds create a stunning South Pole backdrop.

World’s First South Pole Bicycle Traverse

By Rachel Shephard Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

Polar Explorer Eric Larsen believes, "...modern expeditions are less about geographic firsts and more about story telling." And boy does he have a story to tell. He plans to complete a world’s-first bicycle journey across the Antarctic continent, covering nearly 750 miles, from Hercules Inlet on the coast of Antarctica…

Dec 17

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Seven people in heavy cold-weather gear stand by a sign reading Geographic South Pole, with American and Norwegian flags on either side, and a large building in snowy Antarctica under a bright sun—an adventure made possible by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Amundsen’s Legacy

By Rachel Shephard General Interest, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg No Comments

ALE guests who flew to the South Pole on December 14, 2012 were greeted by a simple and fitting tribute to Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the first person to achieve the Pole. There were no crowds, no speeches, no great celebrations. A single Norwegian flag fluttered next to the pole…

Dec 06

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A group of people in winter clothing pose on snowy rocks in Antarctica. Above them is a faded image of the same group standing together, with a large aircraft from Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions flying low over the snowy landscape.

Ilyushin Crew Celebrate 100th blue-ice landing

By Rachel Shephard General Interest No Comments

Congratulations to Captain Neverov and his Ilyushin 76 crew on their 100th blue-ice landing!

Nov 28

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A group of people in winter clothing carry a long piece of equipment across a snowy Antarctic landscape, near a blue shipping container and metal structures, as part of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions operations.

Lake Ellsworth LIVE

By Rachel Shephard General Interest, Overland Transport, Science, Services No Comments

The ALE mechanical team has completed their first big project of the season, a 280 km tractor-train traverse to the Lake Ellsworth drilling site. The tractor-train loaded with equipment arrived at Lake Ellsworth on Saturday November 24, after a difficult journey through soft snow from Union Glacier Camp. ALE Team…

Nov 27

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A person dressed in winter gear, including a grey hat, white sunglasses, and a yellow and purple jacket, smiles while standing outdoors on snow during an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions adventure.

Results of 2012 Antarctic Ice Marathon

By Rachel Shephard General Interest, Trip Report No Comments

The results are in for the 2012 Antarctic Ice Marathon! The Men's Race Dr Andrew Murray (GBR) won the men's marathon in a new course record of 3:41.15 hrs. The 32 year old GP, who has run more than 50 marathons, said this was 'one of his best'. Murray went…

Nov 20

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A person in a red jacket runs across a snow-covered landscape with mountains in the background, under a bright sun and clear blue sky—capturing the spirit of Antarctic adventure supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Marathon Flame Travels to Union Glacier

By Rachel Shephard General Interest No Comments

ALE is excited to announce that the iconic 'Marathon Flame' has arrived in Antarctica for the 8th Antarctic Ice Marathon on 21 November 2012 at Union Glacier. Greek-Cypriot marathon runner and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Mr Nasos Ktorides, carried the Flame on its first visit to Antarctica. Richard Donovan, organizer of…

Nov 11

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A group of people in red cold-weather suits work on a snowy, icy surface in Antarctica next to a large propeller airplane, with some individuals on top of the aircraft under a clear blue sky.

The Flight that changed Antarctic Aviation

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, General Interest No Comments

In 1987, Adventure Network International (ANI) made history by landing a privately operated wheeled aircraft in Antarctica. On November 22, 1987, Captain Jim Smith landed a Douglas DC-4 on a blue-ice airfield at Patriot Hills in the Ellsworth Mountains. This ground-breaking achievement changed the face of aviation in Antarctica, and paved…

Nov 01

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A large white cargo plane flies low over a snowy, mountainous Antarctic landscape with the sun shining brightly behind it—a stunning scene of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions under a clear blue sky with some lens flare.

The Ilyushin Has Landed

By Rachel Shephard General Interest, Updates From The Field No Comments

ALE's First Flight of the Season ALE's first Ilyushin flight of the 2012 season landed safely at Union Glacier on Oct 30. Weather conditions were ideal for the landing and the Ilyushin crew reported that the runway was in excellent condition. The flight carried core ALE staff and one expedition,…

Oct 25

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A twin-engine plane with skis lands or takes off on a snowy, frozen landscape in Antarctica, kicking up snow under a pale sky—a scene typical of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Advance team arrive in Antarctica

By Rachel Shephard General Interest, Updates From The Field No Comments

ALE's advance team have arrived at Union Glacier, Antarctica. The ski aircraft arrived safely last night with our team on board, after a two-stage flight from Punta Arenas. They report that the camp caches have over-wintered well and look in good shape. The blue-ice runway has little snow coverage and…

General Interest

Lake Ellsworth Project called off

World’s First South Pole Bicycle Traverse

Amundsen’s Legacy

Ilyushin Crew Celebrate 100th blue-ice landing

Lake Ellsworth LIVE

Results of 2012 Antarctic Ice Marathon

Marathon Flame Travels to Union Glacier

The Flight that changed Antarctic Aviation

The Ilyushin Has Landed

Advance team arrive in Antarctica

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