General Interest Archives - Page 7 of 15 - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Dec 20

A person in a green hooded jacket smiles outdoors with an Antarctic mountain peak behind them, beneath a clear blue sky—a moment made possible by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

In the Spotlight – Pachi Ibarra

By Media Climb Antarctica, General Interest No Comments

One of Chile's top female mountaineers, Pachi has been guiding for over 15 years and the 2014-15 Antarctic season will be her 7th with ALE. Learn more about this accomplished mountaineer and her Antarctic experiences.

Dec 19

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A group of climbers in winter gear hikes in a line along a snowy mountain ridge in Antarctica, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and a vast, white landscape under a clear blue sky—an adventure supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Vinson Rundown

By Media General Interest, Mount Vinson, Trip Report No Comments

We've reached the half-way point in the climbing season on Mount Vinson and it's hard to believe the third group of guests are already on the mountain! We caught up with ALE Guide, David Hamilton, for a glimpse into the days ahead and what this group of climbers will experience…

Dec 18

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Two people dressed in winter gear stand outside a dome-shaped tent on snow in Antarctica, with a sign reading Shackleton in front of them. Snow and mountains rise behind, highlighting the support from Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Alexandra Shackleton Visits Union Glacier

By Media General Interest, Press Release, Trip Report No Comments

The Honourable Alexandra Shackleton, granddaughter of Sir Ernest Shackleton, flew to the interior of the Antarctic continent for the first time with ALE on December 13, 2014.

Dec 01

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Two people in winter gear pull sleds loaded with gear across snowy Antarctic terrain toward a small airplane and camp setup in the distance, under a clear blue sky—showcasing the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

2014-15 South Pole Expedition Lineup

By Media Expeditions, General Interest, Trip Report No Comments

Seven unique expeditions are en route to the South Pole this Antarctic season. We'll be following their journeys and look forward to hosting all of them at Union Glacier upon completion of their ultimate goals.

Nov 20

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A satellite view of Antarctica's vast icy landscape reveals cracks, textured snow, and dark patches of exposed water or ice near the center, capturing the rugged, frozen environment of the South Pole.

Summer Polar Bootcamp

By Media General Interest, Science, Travel Safety & Guiding No Comments

ALE Travel Safety Manager, Seth Timpano, attended a week-long Bootcamp in July 2014. But instead of marching drills and push-ups, this Bootcamp focused on satellite imagery in the Polar Regions. We asked Seth about the course and how it could apply to his work in Antarctica.

Oct 09

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A person wearing a red parka with a fur-lined hood and black face mask stands outside near an orange and blue vehicle in Antarctica, with frost visible on the mask and hood—likely during an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions trip to the South Pole.

Expert Advice – Exped Essentials

By Media Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

Deciding what equipment to bring on an Antarctic expedition is no easy task. ALE's Expedition Manager, Steve Jones, provides some expert advice for teams heading onto the ice.

Oct 06

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Firefighters in protective gear spray water on a large black aircraft engulfed in flames and heavy smoke, working to extinguish the fire near the plane's fuselage during an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions operation.

The single greatest hazard

By Media Emergency Response, General Interest No Comments

The word ‘Antarctica’ usually brings to mind images of extreme cold and snowstorms, but the single greatest hazard at any Antarctic station is fire. Antarctic holds roughly 70% of the earth’s fresh water, but that ‘water’ is locked away in vast ice sheets that cover the continent. Combine this lack…

Sep 19

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Two people in winter gear stand on snow near snowy mountains, one in white ski goggles and a purple vest pointing at a document. The other, in an orange hat and jacket, looks on—an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions team at the South Pole.

Beacons in Antarctica

By Media Communications, Emergency Response, Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start No Comments

Accurate information on the location and status of people and resources under our care is key to ALE’s safety management process. Routine and Emergency Communications ALE's safety management process includes: Routine communications Emergency communications Capability for two-way voice communications between base and all sites 24 hours a day Back-up or…

Sep 10

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Side-by-side images: left shows a circular sky photo with clouds over Antarctica; right displays a segmented mask map via Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, with land in red, water in blue, and clouds in gray. Caption reads Cloudiness 70%.

First Weather Images of the Season

By Media General Interest, Meteorology No Comments

The first Automatic Weather Station (AWS) images of the season are in! Upgrades and new weather stations in 2014 will provide flight crews with more and better weather information.

Aug 17

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A man in a red jacket sets up a camouflaged camera on a rocky, snowy mountain in Antarctica, with two penguins standing nearby. Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions support is evident amid the snow-covered peaks in the background.

In the Spotlight – Tom Hart

By Media General Interest, Science No Comments

Penguinologist Tom Hart loves penguins and is working hard to develop conservation strategies for them. So when he got the opportunity to visit an emperor penguin colony with ALE last year he jumped at the chance. We caught up with Tom recently to ask him about that experience and about…

General Interest

In the Spotlight – Pachi Ibarra

Vinson Rundown

Alexandra Shackleton Visits Union Glacier

2014-15 South Pole Expedition Lineup

Summer Polar Bootcamp

Expert Advice – Exped Essentials

The single greatest hazard

Beacons in Antarctica

First Weather Images of the Season

In the Spotlight – Tom Hart

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