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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Major change: Mark Langridge has given up on the idea of doing Hercules Inlet to the South Pole and
Published on 05.12.2008 - SoloAntarctica
Mark was forced to take this difficult decision during the night of 25th-26th November. He had thought that he would be able to achieve his goal of reaching the Pole within 40 days, but he now realises after 18 days on the ice and 'only' 210 km covered out of a total of 1400 km that he will not be able to make it.
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They have celebrated passing 83 degrees south and the first drop-off point.
Published on 05.12.2008 - Base to the South Pole
Now that they have passed the 83rd parallel, some of the team members are already dreaming of the 85th, which means they will have completed half of their trek to the Pole.
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Crevasses force the team to zigzag.
Published on 05.12.2008 - IceCold in Antarctica
From time to time, the frozen continent produces dangerous crevasses that have to be bypassed. As these crevasses are not shown on the map, you simply have to adjust to the terrain that is ahead of you. So the distance calculated by the GPS does not always correspond to the actual distance to be covered.
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Gee, but he’s good this guy!
Published on 05.12.2008 - Expedition Earth
After 22 days out on the ice, Todd Carmichael is just 23 miles or 42.5 km from breaking the speed record for this route.
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Teemu Lakkasuo able to continue!
Published on 05.12.2008 - The Finnish SP Solo Expedition
With the approval of the doctor at Patriot Hills, the Finn has decided to travel 'the last degree'. But for logistical reasons, he had to wait until December before he can be dropped off at the 89th parallel.
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Two degrees of latitude crossed in less than a week!
Published on 28.11.2008 - Finnish South Pole Expedition 2008
Morale is sky-high with Kari Poppis Suomela and Pasi Ikonen as they make "big strides" across the ice, even if they are travelling on skis. Better still, they continue to have the time of their lives!
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Morale is good!
Published on 28.11.2008 - SoloAntarctica
The weather is behaving itself. Mark Langridge is taking full advantage of these favorable conditions to make as much progress as he can, passing through the 81st parallel on 21st November.
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And they’re off!
Published on 28.11.2008 - IceCold in Antarctica
The members of the expedition, accompanied by their guide, set out from base camp on 24th November.
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Good days and bad days
Published on 28.11.2008 - Base to the South Pole
This group of beginners is discovering that a polar expedition is made up of both highs and lows. Good news and bad news alternate as the days go by, with not a single day resembling the day before.
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A Daily Struggle!
Published on 28.11.2008 - Expedition Earth
The difficulties continue and luck is on a leave of absence. Todd Carmichael has had to walk instead of ski, but he's certainly not short of courage.
