News

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

• A rest day already…

  Published on 19.11.2008 - The Finnish SP Solo Expedition

  Like all of the other adventurers out there on the Antarctic ice at the moment, Teemu Lakkasuo has been held up by the strong winds blowing on the rise above Hercules Inlet.

• First steps out on the ice

  Published on 17.11.2008 - Expedition Earth

  Not only is his sledge at its heaviest at the moment, but Todd has also experienced a few technical hitches to mark the beginning of his expedition. But for all that, his morale is sky-high.

• First flight, and they’re off!

  Published on 11.11.2008 - General Info

  The first commercial flight aboard the Ilyushin IL76 operated by the tour operator ALE (Antarctic Logistic Expedition) touched down at Patriot Hills last Monday afternoon with an additional fifty passengers.

• The Hardest Part of the Adventure

  Published on 07.11.2008 - Expedition Earth

  Todd Carmichael has been telling visitors about the development of his exploration project since as early as June. At this particular moment, he should be arriving at Punta Arenas. He has shared some interesting thoughts with us.

• Few questions about the new concept ice vehicle

  Published on 06.11.2008 - Transantarctic Expedition

  A few weeks ago, we placed details online about the Antarctic expeditions scheduled to take place during the forthcoming season. Some of the interesting novelties include a futuristic vehicle designed to make it easier to travel over the ice. There has been plenty of feedback to the news, but very few questions delving any deeper...

• An interesting initiative before the big departure

  Published on 05.11.2008 - Transantarctic Expedition

  The Regan family has had the bright idea of reaching out to younger children via the Net and talking to them about the polar environment and global warming. Well played, lads...

• Fewer expeditions to shiver about than last year

  Published on 24.09.2008 - General Info

  The 2007-2008 season of Antarctic polar expeditions was an exceptional vintage, not so much for the quality of the feats but rather for the originality of the adventures attempted.

• So long old friend

  Published on 19.08.2008 - General Info

  We were just informed of the death of Willy De Roos on the 4th of August 2008. Willy was a famous Belgian navigator and a true lover of the Polar Regions. The International Polar Foundation expresses its most sincere condolences to his family and relatives.

• Land ahoy!

  Published on 15.07.2008 - Notice Expedition

  The two Finns are also on the final part of their expedition. And just like Hibbert and Bullard, they have found the descent down to the coast particularly dangerous.

• A tough end to their expedition

  Published on 15.07.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition

  Alex Hibbert and George Bullard are not far from the coast now, but they have to ration their supplies and contend with heavy snow as they go.

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