South Pole Night Auroras & Yukimarimos
With just one month to the Antarctic winter solstice, the South Pole is shrouded in darkness and temperatures have plummeted below -100F (-73C).
In the Spotlight - Seth Timpano
Our ANI guides have a passion for wild places and adventure. They are equally at home climbing, skiing, and camping out in extreme conditions. They thrive on sharing these experiences with others - and - they are a lot of fun to be with!
In the Shop
Maintaining a fleet of tractors, vans, snowmobiles, and other vehicles in tip-top shape is a big project, especially when it's 5°F (-15°C) and you are several thousand miles from the nearest parts supplier!
IAATO Members Meet in Punta Arenas Chile
Punta Arenas, Chile, 'Gateway to Antarctica’, will be front and center when IAATO members meet there on April 22-24.
ANI's Latvian Bakery - Get the Goods
It's midnight and the Latvian Bakery is open at ANI’s Union Glacier Camp. The Antarctic sun is high in the southern sky and the smell of fresh baking wafts through the air.
In the Spotlight — Mairi Macleod
What does it take to be ANI's Deputy Field Operations Manager? Meet Mairi Macleod.
History Repeating
One year on and it seems that Ralf Laier’s thirst for making first ascents in the Ellsworths is undiminished.
Water water everywhere...
U.S. scientists have successfully drilled into Lake Whillans, a subglacial expanse of water hidden deep beneath the Antarctic ice sheet.
Belgrano Station Re-supply Completed
A final airdrop was made over Belgrano II station on February 15, successfully completing the annual re-supply. Nine flights were made over a two week period, delivering roughly 166 tonnes of cargo.














