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first ascent

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
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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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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