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A green tent covered in snow stands in a snowy Antarctic landscape, surrounded by skis and poles upright in the snow, with the majestic mountains of Antarctica in the background.

2011-12 Expedition Wrap-up

By Expeditions, General Interest
Our 2011-12 season expeditions faced brutally cold early season temperatures and tough sledging conditions on historic and new routes to the South Pole. Expedition blogs described the ever-changing balance between the highlights and harsh realities of Antarctica, while cold and repetitive strain injuries; altitude and fitness concerns; and equipment problems…
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Five explorers in heavy cold-weather gear pose on snowy ground at the South Pole with flags behind them, against a blank, icy backdrop. Two sit in front, three stand behind, all looking toward the camera.

Approaching the Scott Centenary

By Expeditions, General Interest
Approaching the Scott Centenary It has been 100 years since Robert Falcon Scott and his team arrived at the South Pole. But words from Scott's journal echo across time, capturing the landscape, the physical and mental hardships of polar expeditions, and above all, the dreams that inspire polar explorers. "Over the…
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Two smiling men in fur-lined coats stand close together on snow at the South Pole, under a clear blue sky. One wears sunglasses and a brown hat; the other has a red parka and hat. Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions gear is visible in the background.

2011 South Pole Expedition Updates

By Expeditions, General Interest
Our thoughts may be turning to holidays and the New Year, but for expeditions in Antarctica, it's another day of snow, wind and marching toward the Pole. Some teams have completed their treks, while others continue skiing south. Centenary Expeditions Arrived at South Pole Sorpolen 1911-2011 completed the second-ever overland…
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A person skis across a vast snowy landscape in Antarctica, pulling a sled loaded with gear under a bright sun and clear blue sky, supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

And they’re off…

By Expeditions, General Interest
Delays are to be expected – as any Antarctic explorer will tell you. Amundsen attempted to set off for the Pole on September 8, 1911 and was beaten back to Framheim by -58F (-50C) temperatures. He waited for 6 weeks before finally departing on October 19. 2011 Expeditions on Their Way…
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A group of men in fur coats stand by a Norwegian flag in Antarctica’s snowy landscape, with a tent and sled dogs resting nearby under a clear blue sky.

2011 Expeditions

By Expeditions, General Interest
South Pole expedition fever is high! 2011 marks the centenary of Amundsen's and Scott’s expeditions to the South Pole. Historic events are top-of-mind and we are proud to support a number of Centenary expeditions. Centenary Expeditions Many expeditions plan to arrive at the Pole either for Amundsen’s or Scott’s Centenary…
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