News

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

Departure Time for Arctic Expeditions Approaches

Published on 24.03.2008 - General Info

This spring 2008, for the new Arctic season, all of the professional expeditions are setting out from the Canadian Far North, leaving Cape Arktichevsky out of the loop this time around.
Hannah McKeand : wounded and picked up

Published on 23.03.2008 - Solo North Pole 2008

Hannah McKeand fell into a deep hole eight feet deep. "In the process she wrenched her left leg, hurt her lower back and left shoulder. It took an hour for Hannah to work her way out and she then camped. ..."
A difficult first few days: but nothing out of the ordinary

Published on 17.03.2008 - Solo North Pole 2008

Hannah McKeand was dropped off at Ward Hunt by Ken Borek's Twin Otter on Friday 7th March. Ever since she set out, she has experienced the usual difficulties that occur around the Ellesmere Island coastline.
The Russians Have Made It!

Published on 10.03.2008 - General Info

The news reached us on March 14th: the Russians, Matvey Shparo and Bori Smolin, have reached the North Pole, thus accomplishing a great winter success.
Two Russians in the dark…

Published on 09.03.2008 - General Info

A rather unusual feat is currently in the process of being completed by two Russian adventurers, Matvey Shparo and Boris Smolin, who have spent the winter months trekking from Cape Arktichevsky to the North Pole.
End Of The Antarctic Season

Published on 26.01.2008 - General Info

The end of the Antarctic season is drawing nigh. Explorapoles takes stock of the ups and downs of these last two months.
Tara Has Made it to Longyearbyen

Published on 26.01.2008 - Tara Arctic

After having spent more than 500 days drifting along the Artic sea ice, the French sailboat Tara finally made it to Longyearbyen port.
Success for the Youngsters

Published on 26.01.2008 - Optical Express South Pole Challenge

The big day has finally come for the young team of Optical Express.
Wild Camping

Published on 24.01.2008 - The Larsen Iceshelf Expedition

Jon Bowermaster's men have almost reached the Peninsula.
Tara Is Finally Freed!

Published on 23.01.2008 - Tara Arctic

A wonderful moment for the French ship, Tara: on 20 January, the captain started the engine and the ship was able to make headway once again, after more than 500 days adrift in the Arctic pack ice.