News

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

• Ann Daniels : “Its soul-destroying…”

  Published on 19.03.2009 - Catlin Arctic Survey

  Pen Hadow's expedition set out from 81° 05' N / 130° W. They have approximately 1 000 kilometres to cover before they reach the North Pole. And thousands of readings and measurements to carry out while on the pack-ice.

• Slowly but surely

  Published on 18.03.2009 - Peary Centennial North Pole Expedition

  Lonnie Dupré's expedition is advancing slowly because the pack-ice is so jumbled and messy. But the trio's morale is good and they are making better progress with each passing day.

• Optimism, Humility and Responsible Action

  Published on 18.03.2009 - Victorinox North Pole 09 Expedition

  Coverage of this expedition is particularly interesting. For once, it gets off the beaten track (i.e. the usual rather dry and technical description of the way things are progressing) and carries the visitor along on the fringes of a genuine feat of endurance. Riveting stuff...

• All over after just two days

  Published on 17.03.2009 - Christina Franco North Pole Solo

  On day 2 of her expedition, the stove broke. No way of repairing it. Tears from Christina. And, of course, exit Christina. For the time being, anyway...

• “Save the polar regions” !

  Published on 12.03.2009 - General Info

  The expeditions to the Arctic scheduled for this spring season 2009 are now online. It's as if all ten or so of the adventures that we will be following this spring have decided that there is a single, dominant message behind their reasons for taking on the elements: there is an urgent need to save the polar regions and we have to do everything we can to ensure that politicians take a serious look at and do something about the effects of global warming.

• A great finish to a great season

  Published on 26.01.2009 - General Info

  While ALE is busy packing up at Patriot Hills waiting for the last Ilyushin to arrive, the Antarctic expedition season is drawing to a close. And it has been a fine one for everybody. Even for Mike Horn who wasn't able to reach Patriot Hills in time.

• The Pole’s in sight!

  Published on 19.01.2009 - General Info

  Now that the official ceremonies are over, Mike Horn continues to progress quietly towards the Pole with his three companions.

• Race to the South Pole

  Published on 18.01.2009 - General Info

  The idea of a race had been in the air for a number of years already, but no-one had so far dared to organise one. This time, though, the race is off and running: a number of Norwegian businessmen have organised a speed race to the South Pole and the teams are currently pitting their skills and wits against one another out there on the ice.

• Matrix Shackleton reaches the South Pole…

  Published on 18.01.2009 - Matrix Shackleton Centenary Expedition

  The two teams from the Matrix Shackleton Centenary Expedition have both arrived at the Pole, just a few hours apart, with the pleasant feeling of a job well done.

• Prince Albert II meets Mike Horn near the South Pole

  Published on 14.01.2009 - General Info

  Summit meeting at the South Pole between Prince Albert of Monaco and some of the big names in polar exploration, including Mike Horn and Borge Ousland.

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