News

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

First fresh supplies

Published on 23.03.2010 - Icecap Journeys

The trio has arrived without incident at its first resupply point. Happiness and a chance to rest...
“Just Michele and me…”

Published on 23.03.2010 - The big Nail

In the face of numerous minor technical problems (see our previous dispatch), the Italian Michele Portrandolfo is feeling increasingly alone in his adventure. But he is continuing nonetheless.
Forwards by day, backwards at night…

Published on 23.03.2010 - Northpolechallenge.co.uk

As with all the other teams, Dan and Amelia are currently having to cope with powerful negative drift. Broadly speaking, the distance they cover during the day is being eaten up again at night. Arrgghhhhhh, says Amelia...
“Of what use is this Journey?...”

Published on 22.03.2010 - Save the Poles

A succession of good and bad days have highlighted recent progress by the expedition with Eric Larsen and Antony Jinman.
Two adventures in one

Published on 22.03.2010 - Catlin Arctic Survey - 2

Pen Hadow's Catlin Arctic Survey expedition is giving us an adventure with two faces: the scientists back at base on the one hand and the adventurers out on the ice on the other. And right now, they are making the acquaintance of copepods (tiny crustaceans).
A very difficult few days

Published on 22.03.2010 - North Pole Solo 2010

After a relatively straightforward start to her expedition, Christina Franco has been battling through a hell of wet and impenetrable ice. And now the drift factor has set in...
Make or Brake

Published on 21.03.2010 - Richard Weber North Pole Expedition

This is an expression used in the jargon of polar adventurers to denote the successful completion or otherwise of the first two weeks of a trek when they set out from Ward Hunt for the North Pole. Weber and his three companions (including his son) have now well and truly passed the make-or-break mark on their journey.
“I can hear the ice breathing…”

Published on 21.03.2010 - One Man Epic Mission North Pole

The Australian Smitheringale is in the process of realising a dream he has entertained for many years (20 in fact). And he is having an interesting dialogue with his friend and webmaster Jim Pizzey back at HQ (with whom he is in daily contact by satellite). While Smitheringale is finding out all about the pack-ice first hand, Pizzey has to be content to experience the thrills and spills vicariously.
No Luck For Michele

Published on 19.03.2010 - The big Nail

Since the beginning of his trek, the Italian, Michele Portrandolfo, has been experiencing technical troubles that come hard on each other's heels almost every day. Major stress is setting in...
Christina In Tears

Published on 19.03.2010 - North Pole Solo 2010

On the ice since 03 March, Christina Franco is making good progress. Despite the ghastly terrain. Her immense delight: the magnificence of the landscapes that unveil their mysteries as she goes along.