News
This section is featuring the latest news regarding adventure in the polar regions and from the expeditions we are following closely.
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Their pace has improved but the race against the clock remains…
Published on 06.12.2011 - Cas & Jonesy : Crossing the Ice
More than a week ago (on 28 December), we informed our visitors that for the Australian duo, time was becoming short. This problem is still relevant today.
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First triple digit progress of the voyage
Published on 05.12.2011 - Antarctic Ice Expedition
Brillant feat : Sam and Dixie have made a toast to celebrate the first excellent day of the trip, with 109 km on the counter !
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Gamme sees penguins everywhere
Published on 05.12.2011 - Antarctica 2011- 2012
The other day, on 4 December, Norwegian solo Aleksander Gamme told the ALE logsitic people that he just has seen six penguins on the ice...
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Catalan Albert Bosch is back
Published on 05.12.2011 - South Pole 1911-2011, Two Men One Goal
After more than almost ten days radio blackout, Catalan Albert Bosch is back. Like bolting from the blue. Despite enormous difficulties, he has chosen to continue marching towards the South Pole.
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Steffen Dahl : Out too !
Published on 05.12.2011 - Steffen Dahl Expedition SP
Bad luck for Norwegian adventurer Steffen Dahl : after a normal progression of 36 days, he became suddenly ill. Without knowing the nature of his pain, he asked to be airlifted.
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Tourists : one down already !
Published on 05.12.2011 - South Pole and Back - Ski & Kite
Explorer Richard Weber and his clients have been flown to the edge of the Filschner iceshelf on 25 November. The next day one of the participants had to be airlifted because of a flu ! Bad start...
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“Snow : like dairy bell icecream…”
Published on 04.12.2011 - South Pole Solo
Australian adventurer Mark George (46) has finally been dropped at Hercules Inlet : he started his trek on 26 November.
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Latest : Philips will help Farmer
Published on 04.12.2011 - Pole to Pole Run
This Sunday 4 December, we have just been informed that famous australian explorer Eric Philips will joint Pat Farmer for the Antarctic part of his gigantic run from NP to SP.
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Lying four days weatherbound in the tent
Published on 04.12.2011 - South Pole 1911-2011 NPI
The team of four did not receive a warm welcome when they arrived on the antarctic plateau : they had to face strong catabatic winds and terrific low temperatures.
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” Next stop : South Pole ! ”
Published on 03.12.2011 - Climate Neutral Pole 2 Pole
Ernest Johan Nilson has decided to leave South America to go directly to Antarctica. He still does not know if he will send updates along his trip on the ice. ...
