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Feb 06

A large aircraft operated by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions flies above snow-covered mountains in Antarctica under a clear blue sky, leaving a faint trail behind.

ALE closes a successful Anniversary season

By Media General Interest No Comments

The final ALE Ilyushin flight of the 2011-12 Anniversary season departed from Union Glacier ice runway On January 31. Last to leave were a small team of staff, who had worked hard over previous weeks to dismantle camp and store everything securely for the upcoming winter. The Antarctic summer is…

Jan 28

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A person in a red winter coat stands at the Geographic South Pole in Antarctica, holding a newspaper. Behind them is a large sign, a British flag, and the ceremonial South Pole marker, all set in a snowy landscape.

FT’s Man at South Pole

By David Rootes General Interest, Trip Report No Comments

Matthew Engel celebrates cricket and cherries at the South Pole, in his Financial Times' review of his South Pole Flights experience. www.ft.com. FT's Man at the South Pole Matthew traveled as a guest of ALE for the celebrations held at the Geographic South Pole on January 17, exacly 100 years…

Jan 16

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A bright sun shines over an icy, snow-covered landscape in Antarctica, with distant mountain peaks under a clear blue sky. Sunlight reflects off the frozen surface near the South Pole, creating a glittering effect.

Quarrying the Antarctic for Climate

By Media Antarctic Environment, General Interest, Science No Comments

In 1773, Captain Cook described the great southern continent Terra Australis Incognita as ‘A country doomed by nature never once to feel the warmth of the sun’s rays but to lie forever buried under everlasting snow and ice.’ Climate Re-construction of Heritage Range With these words Professor Chris Turney, from…

Jan 04

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Five explorers in heavy cold-weather gear pose on snowy ground at the South Pole with flags behind them, against a blank, icy backdrop. Two sit in front, three stand behind, all looking toward the camera.

Approaching the Scott Centenary

By Media Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

Approaching the Scott Centenary It has been 100 years since Robert Falcon Scott and his team arrived at the South Pole. But words from Scott's journal echo across time, capturing the landscape, the physical and mental hardships of polar expeditions, and above all, the dreams that inspire polar explorers. "Over the…

Dec 27

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A red and blue research station with wind turbines stands on the snowy landscape of Antarctica, with a red twin-engine plane and people nearby under a clear blue sky—showcasing Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions at work.

Criosfera I – A Landmark Achievement

By Media General Interest, Overland Transport, Science No Comments

Criosfera 1, the first Brazilian standalone module for atmospheric data collection, has arrived at its destination on the West Antarctic ice sheet. Criosfera I Arrives in Antarctica Photo: http://www.inpe.br/ ALE Transports Module The module was prepared at the National Institute for Space Research (Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais – INPE).…

Dec 22

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Two smiling men in fur-lined coats stand close together on snow at the South Pole, under a clear blue sky. One wears sunglasses and a brown hat; the other has a red parka and hat. Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions gear is visible in the background.

2011 South Pole Expedition Updates

By Media Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

Our thoughts may be turning to holidays and the New Year, but for expeditions in Antarctica, it's another day of snow, wind and marching toward the Pole. Some teams have completed their treks, while others continue skiing south. Centenary Expeditions Arrived at South Pole Sorpolen 1911-2011 completed the second-ever overland…

Nov 10

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Ski equipment stands in the snow near bright tents at an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions campsite on a snowy mountain in Antarctica, with people in winter gear and snow-covered peaks beneath a clear blue sky.

The Mountain is now Open

By Media General Interest, Mount Vinson No Comments

Vinson Base Camp is officially "Open" and the first guests have arrived. ALE staff flew into the base camp recently to prepare for the arrival of the first climbers of the season. The camp, located at 7020 ft (2140 m) on the Branscomb Glacier, has been unoccupied since the end…

Nov 02

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A person skis across a vast snowy landscape in Antarctica, pulling a sled loaded with gear under a bright sun and clear blue sky, supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

And they’re off…

By Media Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

Delays are to be expected – as any Antarctic explorer will tell you. Amundsen attempted to set off for the Pole on September 8, 1911 and was beaten back to Framheim by -58F (-50C) temperatures. He waited for 6 weeks before finally departing on October 19. 2011 Expeditions on Their Way…

Oct 26

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A row of small orange tents and equipment are set up on a vast, snow-covered plain in Antarctica under a cloudy sky, with distant mountains visible on the horizon—an expedition scene typical of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions near the South Pole.

Science Updates

By Media General Interest, Science No Comments

An ancient lake hidden deep beneath West Antarctica's Ice Sheet may reveal vital clues about climate change and future sea level rises, and uncover new forms of life, according to a group of UK engineers and scientists. 2011 Science Updates Sub-glacial Lake Ellsworth Project (SLE) British Antarctic Survey (BAS) engineers…

Oct 18

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A person stands beside a sled and several dogs in a snowy landscape, with a tent and more dogs in the background—an expedition scene reminiscent of early journeys across Antarctica.

Amundsen and Scott Reflections

By Media General Interest No Comments

October 19th 1911. Scott bides his time at Cape Evans, his South Pole departure set for November 1. Amundsen is ready to set-off as soon as the ‘storms and gales’ abate. The race to the Pole is about to begin… A century later the triumph and tragedy of Amundsen and…

General Interest

ALE closes a successful Anniversary season

FT’s Man at South Pole

Quarrying the Antarctic for Climate

Approaching the Scott Centenary

Criosfera I – A Landmark Achievement

2011 South Pole Expedition Updates

The Mountain is now Open

And they’re off…

Science Updates

Amundsen and Scott Reflections

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