Polar Expeditions

This website aims at covering polar expeditions by publishing an introdution and linking to the official expedition website. Major expeditions are followed-up more closely through regularly published news, pictures galleries and multimedia files.

Thompson Reuters Eikon South Pole Expedition

success - from 11.10.2011 to

In December 2011 a three man team will set out from Patriot Hills in a specially prepared polar 4x4 vehicle with the aim of beating the current Guinness World Record of 2 days, 21 hours and 21 minutes and become the fastest overland journey to the South Pole.
Crossing the Arctic Ocean

abandoned - from 25.06.2011 to

A team of frenchmen is going to try to make the entire traverse of the Arctic Ocean during the summer months. A special catamaran has been built for this unique adventure.
Climate Neutral Pole 2 Pole

success - from 22.04.2011 to

Swedish adventurer Johan Ernst Nilson has just started a unique journey : crossing the entire globe from North Pole to South Pole.
Pole to Pole Run

success - from 22.04.2011 to

Multiple world record holder for endurance running Pat Farmer (48) is on the road again. This time, he is tackling the great run North Pole -> South Pole to raise funds for the Red Cross.
North 3

postponed - from 22.02.2011 to

For the third time, Ben Saunders tries to set a new world speed record from Ward Hunt Island to the Geographic North Pole.
Walking with the wounded

success - from 22.02.2011 to

The aim of this expedition is to successfully reach the North Pole with four wounded soldiers which will make them the first amputees to reach the Pole.
Polar Flight 90

abandoned - from 20.02.2011 to

Last year, Art Mortvedt had to resechedule his flight to the North Pole. This spring, he and his favorite Cessna the Polar Pumpkin are ready and they go for it...
North Pole 2011

postponed - from 19.02.2011 to

This is the third part of a three poles challenge. After having already summiting Mt Everest and walking 1140 km to the South Pole (2008), the Irish adventurers are trying the classical trek Ward Hunt - North Pole.
Northern Exposure 2011

postponed - from 19.02.2011 to

Two RAF officers Matt Stowers and Jules Weeks are trying the classical trek Ward Hunt North Pole. They want also to raise money and increase awareness for Combat Stress.
Polo Nord 2011

postponed - from 18.02.2011 to

After his abandon last year on 13 April (2010), Italian adventurer Michele Portrandolfo is trying the same itinerary to North Pole this spring. Still solo and unassisted.