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Jun 09
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A person wearing black winter gear, helmet, and sunglasses stands on a snowy Antarctic landscape with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky, holding mountaineering equipment, ready for an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey.

In the Spotlight – Darren McAulay

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ALE guide Darren McAulay has helped guests reach Antarctic's highest summits, traverse its icy expanses, and experience the full breadth of what it has to offer. He also loves sharing his knowledge of the rocks, glacial features and processes that shaped the continent. We caught up with Darren at his…
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May 19
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A chef arranges plated dishes on a table inside a tent at the South Pole, each plate featuring elegant food portions. People sit and chat at tables in the background, creating a busy, communal dining atmosphere in remote Antarctica.

In the Spotlight – Nestor Suan

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Name: Nestor Suan Role: Head Chef 1st ALE Season: 2018 Nationality: Malaysia Working as an Antarctic chef has many challenges and rewards - and takes a special kind of person. Head chef Nestor Suan shares some insights into what brings him to Antarctica and the unique challenges of Antarctic cuisine. What…
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Apr 13
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Four people in winter gear walk in a line through deep snow in Antarctica, leaving a trail behind them. They head towards snowy mountains and glaciers under a clear blue sky, embodying the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

2021 Expedition Round-up

By Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Updates From The Field No Comments
The 2021 Antarctic season was one of the most challenging in ALE’s history, with an ongoing pandemic, disparate and changing travel regulations, and incredibly challenging Antarctic weather conditions. Despite this, an intrepid group of Antarctic expeditions set their sights on the South Pole and beyond. Here is a round-up of…
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Aug 19
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Site of blue-ice possible for ice core research

Ice Core Research and Climate Change Models

By Air Transport, Antarctic Environment, Camp Services, General Interest, Overland Transport, Science, Services, Travel Safety & Guiding No Comments
Professors Chris Fogwill and Chris Turney are in the news again, with a new study that highlights the crucial role that Antarctic sea ice plays in controlling global CO² levels. ARC Linkage Research Project ALE has a long association with the duo, providing logistic and financial support for fieldwork focused…
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