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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Stepping up from 11 to 12 hours
Published on 09.12.2008 - Finnish South Pole Expedition 2008
The two Finns have gone up a gear. Since their rest day, they have added another hour of skiing to their daily programme, taking their working day from eleven to twelve hours.
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A real adventure in history
Published on 09.12.2008 - Matrix Shackleton Centenary Expedition
Virtually every day the dispatches being sent back from the Matrix Shackleton Centenary expedition hark back to some of the great moments in Antarctic history. What a treat!
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Mark passes through 84 degrees south
Published on 08.12.2008 - SoloAntarctica
Taking the decision to abandon his attempt on Patriot Hills to the South Pole and then back again must have been very difficult for Mark, as can be sensed from his dispatches. But despite that, he is still pressing on.
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Like a well-oiled clock
Published on 08.12.2008 - Expedicion Caixanova 2008
Although the conditions continue to be tough, Chus Lago is happy with her steady progress, despite suffering from loneliness.
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Ski 24 km and rise 100 metres in altitude
Published on 08.12.2008 - Base to the South Pole
Strong headwinds and sastruggis have slowed down the progress of the ANI polar tourists. But despite that, they are still doing pretty well.
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Fresh supplies soon
Published on 08.12.2008 - IceCold in Antarctica
The 'tourists' are now continuing on their way without Jill Maxwell, who has opted to drop out of the expedition.
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Trekking for kids
Published on 08.12.2008 - The last degree
The five businessmen, whose aim is to ski the Last Degree to the South Pole in aid of children in difficulty, have reached the base at Patriot Hills.
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5 days without seeing the sky!
Published on 05.12.2008 - Expedicion Caixanova 2008
There's a golden rule that virtually always applies in the Antarctic: if it's windy, there are no clouds, and vice versa.
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A few tough days and then they’re off again!
Published on 05.12.2008 - Matrix Shackleton Centenary Expedition
Bad weather has forced Henry Worlsey, Will Gow and Henry Adams to stay in their tent.
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A well-deserved first day of rest!
Published on 05.12.2008 - Finnish South Pole Expedition 2008
For the past 7 days, Kari Poppis Suomela and Pasi Ikonen have made good progress, despite the conditions, which have been difficult at times. Morale is good and both of them are very confident.
