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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 Communications, Emergency Response, Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start No Comments
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…
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A person in a red jacket rides a fat-tire bike on snowy terrain near several tents, with Antarctica’s snow-covered mountains in the background and another person walking nearby—capturing the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

The Year of the Cycle

By Expeditions, General Interest No Comments
2013 may become known as Antarctica's Year of the Cycle. Three expeditions cycled to the South Pole, each in their own way achieving what had never before been accomplished and proving the ability of cycles in polar terrain. 2013 Cycle Expeditions The first to arrive... British adventurer Maria Leijerstam set…
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