Our 2011-12 season expeditions faced brutally cold early season temperatures and tough sledging conditions on historic and new routes to the South Pole. Expedition blogs described the ever-changing balance between the highlights and harsh realities of Antarctica, while cold and repetitive strain injuries; altitude and fitness concerns; and equipment problems…

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…

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…

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…