General Interest Archives - Page 4 of 15 - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Aug 12

A gloved hand holds a Garmin GPS device displaying coordinates, altitude, speed, and battery information against a snowy Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions backdrop.

Roger Easton & the Advent of GPS

By Rachel Shephard Expeditions, General Interest, Ski Last Degree, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet No Comments

These days it's hard to imagine navigating around Antarctica - or indeed anywhere in the world - without Global Positioning System (GPS), but it wasn't that long ago that Antarctic expeditions relied on the sun to navigate. The passing of Roger Easton (April 30, 1921 - May 8, 2014), the…

Nov 10

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A vendor tent displays clothing and accessories on tables and hangers, including shirts, sweaters, tote bags, and hats in various colors, with an Antarctica map or Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions poster on the back wall.

2018 Antarctic Merchandise

By Leslie Wicks Camp Services, General Interest No Comments

Check out our new assortment of Antarctic merchandise for the 2018 season! These one of a kind keepsakes are exclusively sold at ALE's Union Glacier Camp, so if you're lucky enough to receive one, you'll know it came all the way from the white continent. Purchases can be made using…

Apr 27

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A person in winter clothing skis across a vast, snowy landscape, pulling a sled loaded with gear through the white expanse under an overcast sky on their journey toward the South Pole.

2017 Expeditions Review

By Heather Bowers Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start, Trip Report, Updates From The Field No Comments

The 2017 Antarctic summer saw an impressive array of expeditions aiming to travel farther, travel faster, or travel more creatively. Some teams saw success while others were met with challenges, poor weather, and time constraints. As Leo Houlding wrote this season “Nothing is easy out here!”. Despite the difficulty of…

Nov 29

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A man with a beard and sunglasses, wearing a Mount Vinson T-shirt and a cap, stands smiling in Antarctica's snowy, mountainous landscape under a bright blue sky.

2017 Antarctic Merchandise

By Leslie Wicks General Interest No Comments

The shop is officially open! Check out our new assortment of Antarctic merchandise for the 2017 season! These one of a kind keepsakes are exclusively sold at ALE's Union Glacier Camp, so if you're lucky enough to receive one, you'll know it came all the way from the 7th continent.…

Feb 24

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A climber stands on a sharp, snowy ridge in Antarctica under a clear blue sky, holding a rope that trails down the slope—embodying the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

ALE Summits Mount Tyree

By Leslie Wicks General Interest, Press Release, Travel Safety & Guiding, Trip Report No Comments

On January 16, 2017, Rick Thurmer, accompanied by ALE guides Maria "Pachi" Paz Ibarra, Victor Saunders, Seth Timpano and Todd Tumolo, made the sixth ascent of Mount Tyree, the second highest mountain in Antarctica at 15,919 ft (4852 m). The team climbed the peak via the Grand Couloir, which ascends…

Feb 23

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A person wearing a white snowsuit, gray beanie, and sunglasses smiles while standing on snow near blue buildings in remote Antarctica under an overcast sky, hinting at an adventure with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

In the Spotlight – Julia Doyle

By Leslie Wicks Camp Services, General Interest No Comments

It may not be obvious that a camp in the middle of Antarctica requires a Hotel Manager, but it takes one uber organized gal to ensure everyone has a comfy cot, a superb meal, and a hot shower waiting for them in Union Glacier. Meet the Clam Tent Queen.

Jan 05

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A person in winter gear drills into the icy surface of Antarctica, with snowmobiles and snowy mountains in the background under a clear blue sky—capturing the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Changing Antarctic Waters Could Trigger Steep Rise in Sea Levels

By Leslie Wicks Antarctic Environment, Camp Services, General Interest, Press Release, Science No Comments

Sydney, Australia – January 5, 2017 Current changes in the ocean around Antarctica are disturbingly close to conditions 14,000 years ago that led to the rapid melting of the Antarctic ice sheets and a three metre rise in global sea levels. New research published in Nature Scientific Reports found that at…

Dec 02

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A display of three t-shirts, three hats, and four patches or stickers with South Pole and Antarctica themes—each item features related graphics or Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions logos, all arranged neatly on a white background.

2016 Antarctic Merchandise

By Leslie Wicks General Interest No Comments

The shop is officially open and we’re proud to debut our new assortment of Antarctic merchandise for the 2016 season! These one of a kind keepsakes are exclusively sold at ALE's Union Glacier Camp, so if you're lucky enough to receive one, you'll know it came all the way from…

Sep 09

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Stylized illustration of a penguin in flight against a gradient blue and white background, evoking the spirit of Antarctica. The penguin’s body forms a smooth, curved shape with dark blue, yellow, and orange accents—perfect for South Pole inspiration.

ALE Debuts New Logo and Website

By Leslie Wicks General Interest, Press Release No Comments

Salt Lake City, Utah – September 9, 2016 Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) debuted a new brand mark and website today, just before the start of its 30th Antarctic season. The new logo and website are part of a strategic initiative by ALE to consolidate its retail and wholesale divisions under…

Aug 29

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A person stands near the rear landing gear of a large airplane on an icy surface in Antarctica, with snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky behind them. The image is taken from beneath the aircraft's wings, highlighting Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Blue-ice Airfields

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, Antarctic Environment, General Interest No Comments

ALE uses blue-ice airfields to land wheeled aircraft in Antarctica. These snow-free areas are a cornerstone of our operations. But what are blue-ice fields? How are they formed? And what makes them so special? What are blue-ice fields? How are they formed? Blue-ice fields are glacial areas that remain snow-free.…

General Interest

Roger Easton & the Advent of GPS

2018 Antarctic Merchandise

2017 Expeditions Review

2017 Antarctic Merchandise

ALE Summits Mount Tyree

In the Spotlight – Julia Doyle

Changing Antarctic Waters Could Trigger Steep Rise in Sea Levels

2016 Antarctic Merchandise

ALE Debuts New Logo and Website

Blue-ice Airfields

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