News

This section is featuring the latest news regarding adventure in the polar regions and from the expeditions we are following closely.

• They’re No Longer Counting Up, They’re Counting Down…

  Published on 06.04.2010 - Save the Poles

  Time is finally half over. Consequently, Larsen and his companions are no longer counting up, as they say (still X miles to get to the Pole) but indeed down -only X  kilometres to go... It's encouraging.

• Etienne is off

  Published on 05.04.2010 - Generali Arctic Observer

  French doctor/explorer Jean-Louis Etienne has left Spitzberg this morning at 5h09 TU on board of his balloon Generali Arctic Explorer. He should cross the Artic ocean.

• Exit Christina

  Published on 04.04.2010 - North Pole Solo 2010

  In front of a lead of more than five kilometers wide, Christina Franco had to give up. She does not regret anything.

• News of the Other Teams

  Published on 02.04.2010 - Generali Arctic Observer

  While Jean-Louis Etienne's team is preparing his balloon and all the technicalities that go with it, the two Canadians are on the spot for their crossing of Greenland, while for his part, the pilot Art Mortvedt, with his Polar Pumpkin, has postponed his attempt.

• Here is our new map

  Published on 02.04.2010 - General Info

  Here is the second edition of our map that shows each team's position on the pack ice.

• The First Dives Beneath The Pack Ice

  Published on 02.04.2010 - Under the Pole.com

  Already two dives taking place in the five days since Ghislain Bardout's team was deposited in the vicinity of the North Pole. And 18.5 kilometres covered.

• Some Quick Calculations

  Published on 02.04.2010 - One Man Epic Mission North Pole

  After all those dreams of some great nosh and the ambience of a Fremantle bistro, Tom has made a kind of assessment of his adventure. Leaving the finances aside, he thinks that he will be able to achieve his goal.

• Final check up before the big jump

  Published on 02.04.2010 - Generali Arctic Observer

  Jean-Louis Etienne's team is preparing the balloon and all the technicalities that go with it. Soon, the big jump over the Arctic ocean.

• The Impossible Dream…

  Published on 01.04.2010 - The big Nail

  Michele Portrandolfo has made an objective assessment of his expedition, no doubt with a tear in his eye...

• The Pole Already In Their Sights…

  Published on 01.04.2010 - Richard Weber North Pole Expedition

  Richard Weber's team is undoubtedly the one that is making the fastest headway towards the Pole. For them, after all those overly difficult days, everything is now for the best in the best of all possible worlds.

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