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General Interest

Jun 21
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In the Spotlight – Hillary Westover

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Name: Hillary Westover Role: Marketing and Content Specialist 1st Season: 2023 Nationality: USA What first brought you to ALE? I was initially attracted to ALE due to its solid reputation and the promising opportunities it presented. The company seemed like a great match for my skills and aspirations, so I…
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May 02
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A guest peers over an ice formation at the Drake Icefall

In the Spotlight – Heather Bowers

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Name: Heather Bowers Role: Marketing and Public Relations Manager 1st Season: 2023 Nationality: USA What first brought you to ALE? I like to describe it as fate. I was scrolling through Indeed one day and saw a posting for this marketing job related to Antarctica. I screenshotted it and sent…
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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
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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Jun 01
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Two people walk side by side across a vast, snowy landscape in Antarctica. The minimal scene, with endless textured snow and ice, emphasizes the remoteness and scale of the South Pole environment.

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

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As of the 2022-23 season, ALE reverted to our standard Terms & Conditions. This means that our normal cancellation and refund policies apply. We strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage, to cover all eventualities. The health, safety and well-being of our guests and…
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