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General Interest

Mar 14
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A man in a suit smiles and holds up two open medal boxes with medals inside, standing before a wooden paneled wall with decorative arches—recognizing achievements related to Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Polar Medals Past and Present

By General Interest
Congratulations to Chris Jacobs, our Field Facilities Manager, who has been honored twice this year in the United Kingdom. He was awarded the MBE and Polar Medal for outstanding achievement and service in the field of polar research! Chris Jacobs Honored with Polar Medal Chris attended an investiture at Windsor Castle…
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Feb 16
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A green tent covered in snow stands in a snowy Antarctic landscape, surrounded by skis and poles upright in the snow, with the majestic mountains of Antarctica in the background.

2011-12 Expedition Wrap-up

By Expeditions, General Interest
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…
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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 Expeditions, General Interest
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…
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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 Expeditions, General Interest
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…
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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 General Interest, Mount Vinson
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…
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