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Dec 02

Snow-covered mountains with steep, jagged peaks rise against a clear blue sky in Antarctica. The slopes are streaked with rocky outcrops and patches of ice, and a glacier descends between the peaks into the valley below.

50 Years of Antarctic Mountaineering

By Media Antarctic History, Climb Antarctica, Mount Sidley, Mount Vinson, Travel Safety & Guiding

The 2016 Antarctic season marks 50 years since the first ascent of the continent’s four highest peaks by the American Antarctic Mountaineering Expedition (AAME). Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s highest peak at 16,050 ft (4892 m), was first summited on December 18, 1966 by AAME expedition members, Pete Schoening, Bill Long, John…

Aug 29

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A person stands near the rear landing gear of a large airplane on an icy surface in Antarctica, with snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky behind them. The image is taken from beneath the aircraft's wings, highlighting Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Blue-ice Airfields

By Media Air Transport, Antarctic Environment, General Interest

ALE uses blue-ice airfields to land wheeled aircraft in Antarctica. These snow-free areas are a cornerstone of our operations. But what are blue-ice fields? How are they formed? And what makes them so special? What are blue-ice fields? How are they formed? Blue-ice fields are glacial areas that remain snow-free.…

Apr 13

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A large, four-engine cargo aircraft operated by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions is parked on an icy, snow-covered runway in Antarctica under a partly cloudy sky.

10 Things to Know about the Ilyushin-76TD

By Media Air Transport, General Interest, Services

Did you know the IL-76 has two flight decks or that school bus can fit inside it? Learn more about this amazing aircraft and how it's used in Antarctica.

Nov 23

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A commercial airplane is parked on a snowy runway at the South Pole in Antarctica, with mountains beyond. A person in a reflective vest, part of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, stands facing the aircraft, guiding or inspecting it.

Boeing 757 Lands at Union Glacier

By Media Air Transport, General Interest, Press Release

The first ever landing of a commercial Boeing 757 passenger airliner on a blue-ice runway in Antarctica occurred today at Union Glacier.

Jul 29

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Two men sit inside a tent-like structure in Antarctica. One, wearing a Santa hat and high-visibility vest, looks toward the camera. The other, with a beard and teal jacket, smiles as maps from Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions hang behind them.

In the Spotlight – Alan Homer

By Media General Interest, Overland Transport

Al may be the most elusive member of the ALE team and it took a bit of bribery to trick him into giving us an ‘interview’. Al works behind the scenes, overseeing ALE's mechanical services department and without him, Union Glacier Camp wouldn't run. So meet the man behind the…

Jul 27

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A person on a ladder works near the roof of a white, partially constructed room inside a larger building—typical of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions sites. Another ladder and door frames lean against the wall by a doorway.

Camp Improvements

By Media Camp Services, General Interest

We're always looking for ways to enhance our guests' experience in Antarctica. Since moving our main camp to Union Glacier in 2010, we've made major investments in infrastructure and equipment. The trend continues this season with three new structures, two major pieces of equipment, a new fleet of cross-country skis,…

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

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 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.

Services

50 Years of Antarctic Mountaineering

Blue-ice Airfields

10 Things to Know about the Ilyushin-76TD

Boeing 757 Lands at Union Glacier

In the Spotlight – Alan Homer

Camp Improvements

Summer Polar Bootcamp

The single greatest hazard

Beacons in Antarctica

First Weather Images of the Season

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