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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While some have now finished their journey, others are still on their way…
Published on 24.06.2010 - General Info
Sébastien Copeland and Eric McNair have now reached Quaanaaq on schedule. Meanwhile, Toni Vaartimo and Vesa Luomala are still a long way from completing their long crossing.
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A major exhibition and an interesting question
Published on 24.06.2010 - General Info
Traditionally speaking, not many polar expeditions take place during the summer months. But this year, in July and August, Explorapoles will be tracking the exploits of Borge Ousland as he circumnavigates the pole. And from time to time we'll also have some nice little snippets of news like the ones we're publishing today. For lovers of the poles, of course.
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Borge and Thorleif ready to cast off
Published on 24.06.2010 - The Northern Passage 2010
We've just received confirmation: Borge Ousland's Northern Passage - 2010 expedition will in fact be taking place.
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Arrived On-site
Published on 21.06.2010 - The Great Drift
The four "shipwreck volunteers", who want to let themselves drift on a bit of pack ice, have arrived on-site at Tassilaq, East Greenland. But the conditions are far from ideal.
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Only Two Expeditions Left In Theatre
Published on 15.06.2010 - General Info
Two Greenland-based expeditions are still fencing with the wind in order to finish their adventures. The four Norwegians have already gone home.
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Discovering the High Arctic
Published on 08.06.2010 - General Info
The peak season of expeditions on the pack ice now being over, we are taking the liberty of departing from the context of pure adventure to share something with you that is close to our hearts. Richard Weber's Arctic Watch Lodge.
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Greenland Highlights
Published on 01.06.2010 - General Info
We hope that Greenland lovers will excuse us for the delayed following of these expeditions. But, for us, the North Pole is becoming increasingly important. And in view of our limited manpower ... Here therefore is some news of the large island and of those -ever more numerous- who have chosen it as their playground.
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The Adventures Continue
Published on 28.05.2010 - General Info
Polar adventurers endlessly find new challenges, new terrains, new ideas and new seasons. Even the greatest are at it...
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Everyone home safe and sound
Published on 17.05.2010 - Under the Pole.com
The operation to pick up Ghislain Bardout's team all went according to plan. It was with no particular hitches and a great deal of nostalgia that the 8 participants of Deep Sea Under The Pole.com finally took their leave of the environment and surroundings that have held them in thrall for so long.
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Hole at the Pole
Published on 13.05.2010 - Catlin Arctic Survey - 2
Ann Daniels, Martin Hartley and Charlie Paton, the explorer team of the Catlin Arctic Survey, have reached North Pole yesterday at 21pm BST. The were on the ice since 60 days.