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A black-and-white photo, colorized, of a serious-looking person in a thick, fur-lined hooded coat—possibly part of an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions team—with striking blue eyes staring directly ahead against a dark Antarctica backdrop.

Roald Amundsen

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ROALD ENGELBREGT GRAVNING AMUNDSEN (1872–1928) Roald Amundsen left his mark on the Heroic Era as one of the most successful polar explorers ever born. He led the 1910–12 Antarctic expedition which was the first to reach the South Pole, on 14 December 1911. He was the first to traverse the…
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A person smiling outdoors in Antarctica, wearing a bright red hat, a blue insulated jacket with a hood, and black thermal gear, suggesting they are part of an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions adventure in a cold, snowy environment.

Liv Arnesen

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Liv Arnesen (1953 -     ) Liv Ragnheim Arnesen is a Norwegian educator, adventurer, guide, and motivational speaker. In 1994, she made international headlines becoming the first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole – a 50-day expedition of 745 miles (1,200 km). Along with…
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A man wearing snow goggles and a winter hat is shown in close-up with snow and ice covering his beard and mustache, capturing the harsh conditions faced during Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions in Antarctica.

Col. JK Bajaj

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Col Jatinder Kumar (JK) Bajaj SM, VSM, FRGS Col. Jatinder Kumar (JK) Bajaj, a mechanical engineer and seasoned mountaineer, was the first Indian (and the first Asian) to reach the South Pole. In 1988-89, as part of an eleven member international team, Col Bajaj skied 750 miles (1200 km) over…
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A woman in a heavy, fur-trimmed parka with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions patches smiles outdoors against a snowy, icy South Pole backdrop. Sunglasses rest on her head and her hair is windswept.

Ann Bancroft

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ANN BANCROFT (1955-   ) Ann Bancroft is an American educator, explorer, environmentalist and leader, who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls to unleash the power of their dreams. She was the first woman to ski to both the North and South Pole and, along with Liv Arnesen, the first…
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A historical portrait of a man in a decorated military uniform with epaulettes, medals, and orders—perhaps recalling early Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions—gazes slightly to the side against a neutral background.

Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen

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Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen (1778-1852) Fabian von Bellingshausen was a Russian naval officer who led the Russian naval expedition 1819-1921, in search of Terra Australis. His ship was the first to cross the Antarctic circle since Captain Cook in 1773; he circumnavigated Antarctica; and was the first person to sight…
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Book cover for Alone by Richard E. Byrd, featuring Byrd in a fur parka holding papers, with a map of Antarctica and a headline reading The Greatest Antarctic Adventure Of Our Time—an ode to pioneering Antarctic logistics and expeditions.

Admiral Richard E. Byrd

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Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888 – 1957) Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr., USN was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. He undertook five expeditions to Antarctica and made the first-ever flight over the South Pole on November 28, 1929. Byrd was a recipient of…
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A black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a heavy, buttoned coat and thick hat with ear flaps, gazing at the camera—capturing the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions against a plain dark background.

Apsley Cherry-Garrard

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Apsley Cherry-Garrard (1886–1959) Apsley Cherry-Garrard was a member of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910–13). His account of the expedition, The Worst Journey in the World, is a classic and has been acclaimed as the greatest true adventure story ever written. 'Cherry' was born a privileged member of the…
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A man with gray hair and a beard wears sunglasses and holds up a signed photo of a Russian flag planted underwater in Antarctica. He stands behind several colorful microphones at what appears to be an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions press event.

Artur Chilingarov

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Artur Chilingarov (1939-) Artur Chilingarov is a Russian polar scientist and esteemed polar explorer, whose extensive career has seen him head up a number of high profile projects and expeditions in both the Arctic and Antarctic, including the first-ever dive to the North Pole ocean floor. Chilingarov began his career…
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Black-and-white portrait of a rugged man in a knit sweater and ear-flap hat, gazing seriously at the camera with a pipe in his mouth—reminiscent of early Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions explorers.

Thomas Crean

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Thomas "Tom" Crean (1877– 1938) Thomas "Tom" Crean, nicknamed the "Irish Giant", was an Irish seaman and Antarctic explorer. He was a member of three major expeditions to Antarctica during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, including Captain Scott's 1911–13 Terra Nova Expedition, during which he made a 35 mile…
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Black and white portrait of a man with a mustache and beard, wearing a fur hat and fur-collared coat, looking slightly to the side against a plain background—evoking the spirit of early Antarctica explorers supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Adrien de Gerlache

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Adrien de Gerlache (1866-1934) Baron Adrien Victor Joseph de Gerlache de Gomery was an officer in the Belgian Royal Navy who led the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897–99 (BAE). The BAE was the first expedition to overwinter within the Antarctic Circle, after the ship was icebound in the Bellingshausen Sea.…
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