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Dec 27

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…

Dec 22

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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 Rachel Shephard Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

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…

Nov 10

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Ski equipment stands in the snow near bright tents at an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions campsite on a snowy mountain in Antarctica, with people in winter gear and snow-covered peaks beneath a clear blue sky.

The Mountain is now Open

By Rachel Shephard General Interest, Mount Vinson No Comments

Vinson Base Camp is officially "Open" and the first guests have arrived. ALE staff flew into the base camp recently to prepare for the arrival of the first climbers of the season. The camp, located at 7020 ft (2140 m) on the Branscomb Glacier, has been unoccupied since the end…

Nov 02

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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 moxie Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

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…

Oct 11

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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 moxie Expeditions, General Interest No Comments

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…

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…

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Amundsen Centenary Wrap-up

2011 South Pole Expedition Updates

The Mountain is now Open

And they’re off…

2011 Expeditions

New South Pole Ski Record Set

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