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Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet

Oct 09
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Six international flags stand in the snow near a striped pole topped with a shiny silver sphere, marking the South Pole against Antarctica’s vast, snowy, and clouded landscape.

Travel to the South Pole

By General Interest, Ski Last Degree, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start, South Pole Flights, South Pole Overnight, Trips No Comments
The bottom of the world, the globe’s most southern point… since the discovery of the Earth’s axis the South Pole has held a fascination for explorers and adventurers from all corners of the world. How does one get to the South Pole? Is it possible to travel there? Once you…
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Apr 13
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Four people in winter gear walk in a line through deep snow in Antarctica, leaving a trail behind them. They head towards snowy mountains and glaciers under a clear blue sky, embodying the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

2021 Expedition Round-up

By Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Updates From The Field No Comments
The 2021 Antarctic season was one of the most challenging in ALE’s history, with an ongoing pandemic, disparate and changing travel regulations, and incredibly challenging Antarctic weather conditions. Despite this, an intrepid group of Antarctic expeditions set their sights on the South Pole and beyond. Here is a round-up of…
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Jan 13
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Three people in winter gear ski across a snowy, flat Antarctic landscape, pulling a sled with supplies. A small airplane from Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions is parked on the snow in the background under a clear blue sky.

2019 Expedition Updates. Who Reached the Pole

By Expeditions, Ski Last Degree, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Trip Report, Trips, Updates From The Field No Comments
It's another day in Antarctica: wide landscapes, extreme temperatures and ever changing weather on the home front. Nearing the end of the 2019 Antarctic season, we take a look back at the accomplishments of solo expeditions, world record seekers, and inspired group travelers who crossed the white desert by human…
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Apr 27
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A person in winter clothing skis across a vast, snowy landscape, pulling a sled loaded with gear through the white expanse under an overcast sky on their journey toward the South Pole.

2017 Expeditions Review

By Expeditions, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start, Trip Report, Updates From The Field No Comments
The 2017 Antarctic summer saw an impressive array of expeditions aiming to travel farther, travel faster, or travel more creatively. Some teams saw success while others were met with challenges, poor weather, and time constraints. As Leo Houlding wrote this season “Nothing is easy out here!”. Despite the difficulty of…
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