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Trips

Aug 27
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A person in winter clothing stands next to a large South Pole sign in Antarctica, with snow and ice stretching behind. The sign honors Roald Amundsen and Robert F. Scott’s historic Antarctic expeditions.

Ski to the South Pole — Pulling It Together

By Expeditions, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start
Pulling together the details for a Ski South Pole expedition can be a challenge. How do you stay on track with all there is to do? ALE's Hannah McKeand gives some advice on equipment selection, your training regime and tracking down funding. Hannah is an avid explorer and experienced polar…
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May 23
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Five people in heavy winter gear stand close together at the South Pole, smiling around a reflective silver sphere atop a red and white pole, with a blue Antarctic sky in the background.

Ski to the South Pole – Getting Started

By Expeditions, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start
Skiing to the South Pole is an incredible, life changing experience. But how to get started? And what’s involved? We asked ALE's Hannah McKeand to give us some tips. Hannah is an avid explorer and experienced polar guide. She has skied to the South Pole more times than anyone else; has…
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Feb 16
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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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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 Climb Antarctica, Trip Report
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…
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