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Adventure Meets Science en Route to the Pole

Posted  12/12/13 in Expeditions, General Interest, Science

The Willis Resilience Expedition is a two-part Antarctic expedition, involving both scientific discovery and human endurance. 19-year-old explorer Parker, a sophomore at Yale University, and his team will conduct a coast-to-pole-to-coast survey, covering thousands of kilometers of untested Antarctic territory. Their data will contribute to a deeper understanding of global climate patterns. The expedition involves three separate, scientific projects : [...]

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In the Spotlight - Devon McDiarmid

Posted  11/24/13 in General Interest, Ski South Pole – Messner Start

Leading a 50-60 day expedition across Antarctica takes a love of adventure, skill and experience, and equal doses of patience, flexibility, and humor. ALE Ski South Pole guide Devon McDiarmid has all that and more.

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2013 Antarctic Marathon Results

Posted  11/21/13 in General Interest, Trip Report

Congratulations to all the 2013 Antarctic Ice Marathon participants! Petr Vabrousek (CZE) won the men's race and set a new Antarctic Ice Marathon record of 3:34.47 hrs. Top women's finisher was Fiona Oakes (GBR) with a record time of 4:20.02.

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2013 Expedition Update

Posted  10/28/13 in Expeditions, General Interest

Scott Expedition begins their trek | Richard Parks reveals Project X | Daniel Burton's epic bike to the pole

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In the Spotlight - Tim Hewette

Posted  10/22/13 in General Interest

What does it take to be ALE's Field Manager? Meet Tim Hewette, remote logistics consultant, expedition leader, high-altitude mountain guide, safety specialist, and all-round good guy.

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2013 Expedition Line-up

Posted  09/30/13 in Expeditions, General Interest

The Antarctic season fast approaches and expedition teams are getting ready to head south. Here is the line-up of 2013 ALE-supported expeditions.

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In the Spotlight - Marc De Keyser

Posted  09/5/13 in General Interest, Meteorology

Weather forecasts play a key operational and safety role in ALE, whether it be a decision to launch an Ilyushin flight; planning ski aircraft movements; or a summit bid on Mount Vinson. ALE's forecaster, Marc De Keyser takes it all in stride.

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The Scott Expedition Countdown

Posted  09/1/13 in Expeditions, General Interest

Ben Saunders and his fellow adventurer, Tarka L’Herpiniere, are only days away from departing on the longest unsupported polar journey in history. The Scott Expedition will attempt to re-trace and complete Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1,800 mile (2,900 km) Terra Nova Expedition route from Ross Island to the South Pole and back.

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A View Into Korea's Antarctic Program

Posted  07/17/13 in General Interest, Science

The Korean Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) undertakes a world-class program in polar research, and with a modern new research facility in Seoul and a new Antarctic Station under construction, they are fulfilling their mission.

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