General Interest Archives - Page 8 of 15 - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Nov 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Jul 31

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Three people in red jackets work with large yellow hoses and metal equipment on the snowy landscape of Antarctica, with blue storage containers and machinery from Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions in the background under a clear sky.

Subglacial Lake Ellsworth Review

By Media General Interest, Overland Transport

A review of the Subglacial Lake Ellsworth project was recently published in The Annals of Glaciology. The article included details of the Lake Ellsworth field experiment, the circumstances that led to its failure and the corrections required for future success. About the Project This UK project, involving the British Antarctic…

Jul 08

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A person in a winter jacket and white hat sits at a desk, pointing at a map of Antarctica on a laptop. Behind them is a large Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions map on the wall and a corkboard with papers and diagrams.

In the Spotlight – Simon Abrahams

By Media General Interest, Travel Safety & Guiding

IFMGA guide, Simon Abrahams, first traveled to Antarctica more than 20 years ago and is as at home on the peaks of Chamonix, as he is bagging first ascents in Antarctica's Ellsworth Mountains.

Jul 02

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A group of people in heavy winter clothing stand on snowy ground at the South Pole, smiling and waving beside a striped pole topped with a sphere. American and Chilean flags are visible in the background under Antarctica's clear blue sky.

Four Ways to Savor the South Pole

By Media General Interest, Ski Last Degree, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start, South Pole Flights, South Pole Overnight

Polar travel may conjure images of deprivation and hardship, but there are now a variety of ways to savor the South Pole, making it a life-list destination for travelers of all ages and abilities. Find out more about each of these options...

Jun 18

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A group of people in winter clothing pose in front of a yellow building and signposts in snowy Antarctica. Above the photo, a handwritten invitation and event details for a South Pole midwinter celebration with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions appear.

Midwinter in Antarctica

By Media Antarctic Environment, General Interest

With the approach of the solstice, stations around Antarctica are gearing up for Midwinter celebrations.

General Interest

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

Subglacial Lake Ellsworth Review

In the Spotlight – Simon Abrahams

Four Ways to Savor the South Pole

Midwinter in Antarctica

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