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Expeditions

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
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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Four people in winter gear stand on snow beside a blue off-road vehicle and a large cargo plane, with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions at the South Pole, framed by mountains and a cloudy sky in Antarctica.

Adventure Meets Science en Route to the Pole

By Expeditions, General Interest, Science
The Willis Resilience Expedition is a two-part Antarctic expedition, involving both scientific discovery and human endurance. 19-year-old explorer Parker, a sophomore at Yale University, and his team will conduct a coast-to-pole-to-coast survey, covering thousands of kilometers of untested Antarctic territory. Their data will contribute to a deeper understanding of global climate patterns. The Science…
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A person with blue eyes wears a thick fur-lined hood and a black face mask covered in frost, their features visible beneath ice crystals—a testament to the harsh conditions of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions at the South Pole.

The Scott Expedition Countdown

By Expeditions, General Interest
Ben Saunders and his fellow adventurer, Tarka L’Herpiniere, are only days away from departing on the longest unsupported polar journey in history. The Scott Expedition will attempt to re-trace and complete Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1,800 mile (2,900 km) Terra Nova Expedition route from Ross Island to the South Pole…
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