2011-12 Expedition Wrap-up
Our 2011-12 season expeditions faced brutally cold early season temperatures and tough sledging conditions on historic and new routes to the South Pole.
ANI closes a successful Anniversary season
The final ANI Ilyushin flight of the 2011-12 Anniversary season departed from Union Glacier ice runway On January 31.
The Heritage of Discovery
One mountaineer, two guides, three weeks, ten first ascents. Exploratory alpinism at its finest.
Quarrying the Antarctic for Climate
In 1773, Captain Cook described the great southern continent Terra Australis Incognita as ‘A country doomed by nature never once to feel the warmth of the sun’s rays but to lie forever buried under everlasting snow and ice.’ But is it?
Polar Medals Past and Present
Congratulations to Chris Jacobs, our Field Facilities Manager, who has been honored twice this year in the United Kingdom. He was awarded the MBE and Polar Medal for outstanding achievement and service in the field of polar research!
Approaching the Scott Centenary
It has been 100 years since Robert Falcon Scott and his team arrived at the South Pole.
Amundsen Centenary Wrap-up
Roald Amundsen's great achievement of reaching the Geographic South Pole 100 years ago was celebrated in style this season.
Criosfera I - A Landmark Achievement
Criosfera 1, the first Brazilian standalone module for atmospheric data collection, has arrived at its destination on the West Antarctic ice sheet.
2011 South Pole Expedition Updates
Our thoughts may be turning to holidays and the New Year, but for expeditions in Antarctica, it's another day of snow, wind and marching toward the Pole. Some teams have completed their treks, while others continue skiing south.
