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Feb 18

Two climbers in winter gear, helmets, and sunglasses ascend a steep, snowy Antarctic slope using ice axes and crampons, connected by a safety rope, with rocky terrain nearby—an adventure inspired by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Climb Antarctica & Mount Vinson Trip Report

By Rachel Shephard Climb Antarctica, General Interest, Mount Vinson, Trip Report No Comments

It seemed a bit radical. Two young West Australians, with a fear of heights and flying, and no mountaineering or cold weather experience, embarking on a four-week adventure to climb Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. We left one of the hottest, flattest continents, bound for the coldest and…

Jan 07

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Windswept snow forms smooth, undulating drifts and ridges across a flat, open Antarctic landscape under soft natural light—a scene often witnessed by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions teams en route to the South Pole.

ALE Team at the Pole & Other Exped Updates

By Rachel Shephard Expeditions, General Interest, Trip Report No Comments

The ALE Ski South Pole Messner team has arrived at the South Pole and other expeditions supported by ALE are closing in. Here's a quick look at what they are doing and where they are at.

Nov 27

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A person dressed in winter gear, including a grey hat, white sunglasses, and a yellow and purple jacket, smiles while standing outdoors on snow during an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions adventure.

Results of 2012 Antarctic Ice Marathon

By Rachel Shephard General Interest, Trip Report No Comments

The results are in for the 2012 Antarctic Ice Marathon! The Men's Race Dr Andrew Murray (GBR) won the men's marathon in a new course record of 3:41.15 hrs. The 32 year old GP, who has run more than 50 marathons, said this was 'one of his best'. Murray went…

Jan 28

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A person in a red winter coat stands at the Geographic South Pole in Antarctica, holding a newspaper. Behind them is a large sign, a British flag, and the ceremonial South Pole marker, all set in a snowy landscape.

FT’s Man at South Pole

By David Rootes General Interest, Trip Report No Comments

Matthew Engel celebrates cricket and cherries at the South Pole, in his Financial Times' review of his South Pole Flights experience. www.ft.com. FT's Man at the South Pole Matthew traveled as a guest of ALE for the celebrations held at the Geographic South Pole on January 17, exacly 100 years…

Jan 25

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Three climbers in red and blue winter gear stand on a snowy Antarctic ridge, surrounded by pristine peaks. One holds an ice axe aloft while another takes a selfie with reflective goggles—a classic moment from an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions adventure.

The Heritage of Discovery

By Rachel Shephard Climb Antarctica, Trip Report No Comments

One mountaineer, two guides, three weeks, ten first ascents. Exploratory alpinism at its finest. 10 First Ascents in the Heritage Range In December 2011, when the rest of Antarctica was celebrating the centenary of the first journey to the South Pole, Ralf Laier made his own contribution to the history…

Dec 27

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A group of eleven people in heavy coats stands in a snowy landscape near a triangular tent with a flag on top, evoking the remote, icy expanse of Antarctica. Snow covers the ground beneath a cloudy sky, hinting at an expedition to the South Pole.

Amundsen Centenary Wrap-up

By David Rootes South Pole Overnight, Trip Report No Comments

Roald Amundsen's great achievement of reaching the Geographic South Pole 100 years ago was celebrated in style this season. The Norwegian Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg, came to honor Amundsen's expedition and unveiled a specially commissioned ice bust of the great man during a moving ceremony. Amundsen Centenary Celebrations Prime Minister…

Mar 09

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A futuristic, white snow vehicle with red skis and a visible engine—ideal for Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions—is parked on a snowy, mountainous landscape in Antarctica, partially covered with a green tarp.

2010 Wrap Up – A Season of Firsts

By moxie Trip Report No Comments

2010 topped the list of ‘Firsts’, even for ALE. Our first big news was the move from our long-time base at Patriot Hills to start the season at a new location on Union Glacier. The new camp setting is spectacular and our new, specially adapted passenger vans have opened up…

Jan 20

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A person in winter gear skis across the snowy landscape of Antarctica, pulling a sled with supplies. An Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions red and white propeller plane on skis is parked in the background under a clear blue sky.

New South Pole Ski Record Set

By moxie Expeditions, Trip Report No Comments

Norwegian Christian Eide set a new solo unsupported, speed record from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole. Eide arrived at the Pole on 13 January, 2011. He averaged more than 29 miles per day to reach the South Pole in 24 days, 1 hour, 13 minutes. All we can say…

Trip Report

Climb Antarctica & Mount Vinson Trip Report

ALE Team at the Pole & Other Exped Updates

Results of 2012 Antarctic Ice Marathon

FT’s Man at South Pole

The Heritage of Discovery

Amundsen Centenary Wrap-up

2010 Wrap Up – A Season of Firsts

New South Pole Ski Record Set

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