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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The adventure has reached its end
Published on 18.12.2008 - The Finnish SP Solo Expedition
After long days of waiting, Teemu Lakkasuo was finally dropped off by the ALE Twin Otter 100 km from the South Pole, so that he could trek the Last Degree.
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Finally into the Last Degree…
Published on 18.12.2008 - Expedition Earth
Just a few more days out on the ice and Todd Carmichael will have reached the end of his journey and achieved his dream...
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They’ve reached the Pole.
Published on 17.12.2008 - The last degree
We have had virtually no news at all about the five businessmen skiing to the South Pole in aid of disadvantaged children. But what we do know is that they have reached their goal.
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If it’s blisters you want, help yourself…
Published on 17.12.2008 - IceCold in Antarctica
Communication has not been too regular with this ANI expedition, maybe the tourists have had other fish to fry instead of keeping their log up to date. Or perhaps it has been their blisters.
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First fresh supplies at Thiels Mountains
Published on 17.12.2008 - Base to the South Pole
The five polar tourists are still on their way. They have just passed the midway point and stopped for a day in the Thiels Mountains. A sight for sore eyes, by all accounts.
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The South Pole no longer out of reach
Published on 17.12.2008 - Expedicion Caixanova 2008
Chus Lago has stepped up the pace, even though she has no real reason to do so. But now she feels that the South Pole is by no means beyond her capabilities.
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The gateway to the Pole lies ahead!
Published on 17.12.2008 - Matrix Shackleton Centenary Expedition
Reading the dispatches sent back by the Matrix Shackleton Centenary expedition, you can't help but be caught up in flashbacks and go back to the era of those incredible pioneers who first opened up the way to the South Pole a century ago. It's pretty powerful stuff!
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Walnut cake with butter, please!
Published on 17.12.2008 - SoloAntarctica
Everything is going well for the solitary Mark Langridge, apart from the fact perhaps that he has begun having serious dreams about food, glorious food...
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The suspense continues…
Published on 09.12.2008 - Expedition Earth
Todd Carmichael has decided to walk instead of skiing, partly because of the snow, but also because he does not have 100% faith in the strength of his bindings. Despite these problems, which are quite significant, the show must go on...
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Teemu champing at the bit in Patriot Hills
Published on 09.12.2008 - The Finnish SP Solo Expedition
Teemu Lakkasuo is at his wits' end trying to find something to do at Patriot Hills as he waits to set off on his Last Degree trek to the Pole.
