Services Archives - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Jan 29

A satellite dish stands on a snow-covered platform in the icy landscape of Antarctica, backlit by the sun which creates a bright halo in the sky. Mountains and frozen terrain stretch out in the background near the South Pole.

PRESS RELEASE: INSTALLATION OF FIRST-IN-REGION ANTENNA

By Heather Bowers Meteorology, Science No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS & EXPEDITIONS ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF FIRST-IN-REGION ANTENNA ALE pioneers antenna installation in Antarctica to provide best-in-class meteorological capabilities and collect previously unobtainable satellite data. 29 January 2024, Salt Lake City, Utah – Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) today announced the installation of a new satellite,…

Jun 12

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A group of five people in red jackets stands beside a yellow research station elevated on stilts in Antarctica’s snowy, flat landscape, with several flags—including Brazil’s—flying nearby under the clear South Pole sky.

Criosfera 2 Installation

By Heather Bowers General Interest, Overland Transport, Science No Comments

A new Brazilian scientific laboratory, the Criosfera 2, was installed this past summer on the Skytrain Ice Rise in Antarctica. The Criosfera 2, similar to its predecessor The Criosfera 1, is a completely self-sustaining laboratory. It uses only wind and solar energy to run year-round, as it collects meteorological information…

Jan 11

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A blue off-road vehicle with gear on top pulls equipment on sleds and a yellow buoy across the vast, snowy expanse of Antarctica, supporting Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions under a clear blue sky.

Reducing Exposure To Hazards

By Rachel Shephard Services, Travel Safety & Guiding, Updates From The Field No Comments

Our Travel Safety Team are always busy with behind the scenes work in Antarctica. Travel Safety manager Simon Abrahams and Mechanic Nigel Blenkharn recently travelled 1300km to deliver our Toyota Hilux to our South Pole Camp, where it will be used for logistical support. What’s the large object projecting from…

Aug 19

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Site of blue-ice possible for ice core research

Ice Core Research and Climate Change Models

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, Antarctic Environment, Camp Services, General Interest, Overland Transport, Science, Services, Travel Safety & Guiding No Comments

Professors Chris Fogwill and Chris Turney are in the news again, with a new study that highlights the crucial role that Antarctic sea ice plays in controlling global CO² levels. ARC Linkage Research Project ALE has a long association with the duo, providing logistic and financial support for fieldwork focused…

Apr 05

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Snow-covered mountain peak in Antarctica with rugged, steep slopes rises against a vibrant blue sky, wisps of clouds clinging to its summit and ridges—a stunning scene often explored by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

ALE’s 2nd Summit of Mount Tyree

By Leslie Wicks Press Release, Travel Safety & Guiding, Trip Report, Updates From The Field No Comments

On January 14, 2019, Takayasu Semba, along with ALE guides Sam Hennessey, Nate Opp, Victor Saunders, and Seth Timpano, stood on the summit of Mount Tyree; Antarctica’s second highest peak standing at 15,919 ft (4852m). This was the 7th overall ascent and only the 2nd time that Mount Tyree has…

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…

Jan 04

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A small white jet with red and blue stripes, operated by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, is parked on a snowy, icy landscape in Antarctica, surrounded by mountains with patches of snow under a cloudy sky.

First Falcon 7X Jet Landing

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, Press Release, Updates From The Field No Comments

The southernmost landing of a private jet was achieved on December 28, 2017 when a Falcon 7X landed on the blue-ice runway of Union Glacier, Antarctica.

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…

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PRESS RELEASE: INSTALLATION OF FIRST-IN-REGION ANTENNA

Criosfera 2 Installation

Reducing Exposure To Hazards

Ice Core Research and Climate Change Models

ALE’s 2nd Summit of Mount Tyree

2018 Antarctic Merchandise

First Falcon 7X Jet Landing

ALE Summits Mount Tyree

In the Spotlight – Julia Doyle

Changing Antarctic Waters Could Trigger Steep Rise in Sea Levels

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