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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McGrath Has Set Off Again OK
Published on 14.12.2009 - Antarctic Odyssey
The Canadian adventuress has won the polar adventurer community's admiration. The fact of resuming her trek after falling into a crevice was no routine occurrence.
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Resupply Is Party Time
Published on 14.12.2009 - Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition
The girls of the Kaspersky Commonwealth Expedition are very excited at the idea of reaching the Thiel Mountains and of taking possession of the luggage that had arrived with their resupply.
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“We’re Up To Speed…”
Published on 14.12.2009 - To the South Pole and beyond…
The Cecilie Skog/Ryan Waters pair is continuing on its path towards the South Pole. Despite traditional obstacles such as white-outs or sastrugi fields.
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They’re Halfway There
Published on 14.12.2009 - General Info
Eric Larsen and his two clients, Liu Dong Sheng and William Hanlon, have arrived at their resupply point in the Thiel Mountains. This is also the geographical landmark that shows that they're already halfway there.
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Three needles in a haystack…
Published on 09.12.2009 - General Info
The three companions of the commercial expedition being guided by Eric Larsen are all well. They have been out on the ice for almost a month now and there has been nothing significant to report.
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Up hill and down dale
Published on 09.12.2009 - To the South Pole and beyond…
Cecilie Skog and Ryan Waters have reached the section of their trek that requires them to negotiate some mountainous terrain. But when all is said and done, they're enjoying themselves...
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Art Mortvedt: Polar Aviator Goes to Work for Polar Science
Published on 09.12.2009 - General Info
Art Mortvedt (59) is a North Dakota native who has been flying Alaska bush planes for 28 years. Mortvedt has logged over 5,000 flight hours and is currently flying his bright orange single engine Cessna 185, nicknamed the Polar Pumpkin. Since 1981, he has been operating the Peace of Selby Wilderness Lodge with his wife in the bush of northern Alaska. Over the past several years, Art has been providing essential logistical support to scientists working in Antarctica. On October 15, 2009, Art received the Explorers Club Lowell Thomas Award "In recognition of exploration leadership achieved through risk and innovation".
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McGrath falls heavily into a crevasse
Published on 07.12.2009 - Antarctic Odyssey
Although she has only just begun her trek from Hercules Inlet, Meagan McGrath has already suffered a heavy fall into a crevasse, where she was trapped for 8 hours before being rescued.
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90 minutes’ skiing, 7 minutes’ break…
Published on 07.12.2009 - Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition
It took a good week for the ladies of the Kaspersky Commonwealth Expedition to adapt to the specific routine required for every expedition. Normally, we tend to hear about the same rituals and habits out on the ice. But this time around, there is something extra going on out there...
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“What is it like doing this kind of trip ?”
Published on 01.12.2009 - To the South Pole and beyond…
Cecilie Skog and Ryan Waters are achieving good averages. They're fit, well and morale is sky-high.
