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 walking wounded continue on their way…
Published on 01.01.2008 - Beyond Endurance
Pat Falvey and his Irish companions have not had much luck this year and have been dogged by bad weather since the expedition first set out. Having said that, they continue to make progress, even though some of them are struggling...
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The teachers have gone home
Published on 27.12.2007 - Fuchs Foundation Antarctic Expedition 2007
After the traditional wait for a plane at Patriot Hills, the team from the Fuchs Foundation was finally able to fly out to Punta on 18th December.
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Nothing but good news…
Published on 27.12.2007 - Norwegian-US Scientific Traverse of East Antarctica
The 'Norwegian-U.S. Scientific Traverse of East Antarctica' expedition has been in the pink this week, with a number of happy events to celebrate...
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Impossible to reach the pole this time around…
Published on 27.12.2007 - Sub-Zero Antarctic Expedition
Alone out on the ice after his companion Jason de Carteret had been forced to abandon the trek, Todd Carmichael has decided that he would not be able to reach the South Pole within the time set. He has decided to give up the attempt as well.
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Less than a hundred kilometres to go…
Published on 26.12.2007 - ANI South Pole Quest 2007/08
Two members of the team are really not feeling very well at all. Nonetheless, the expedition is still progressing, providing a fine example of courage and sportsmanship...
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Slow progress…
Published on 26.12.2007 - Optical Express South Pole Challenge
It's slow going for the NorthWinds group. They have been averaging around 8 nautical miles or 14.8 km daily. This is not much.
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Hedrich isn’t done yet…
Published on 25.12.2007 - General Info
At this stage, Hedrich isn't sure yet whether he will head for Patriot Hills or try and reach the South pole after all...
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Tough times for the Irishmen
Published on 25.12.2007 - Beyond Endurance
Expedition leader, Pat Falvey, has been injured. But his expedition is still continuing its trek towards the pole...
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Being just two left, they have lifted the pace
Published on 25.12.2007 - Interchange Shakleton South Pole Expedition 2007
Feeling the joint effects of altitude and freeze-dried rations, James Fox has had to be evacuated back to the Novolazarevshaya base. The two men left out on the ice are now lifting the pace...
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Making up for lost time
Published on 18.12.2007 - Interchange Shakleton South Pole Expedition 2007
They spent the first week trying to avoid crevasses. Week two, they are fighting against bad weather.
