Svalbard Expedition Day 5
The team woke up to whiteout conditions after a full day of sunshine yesterday. Despite the poor visibility, it was pretty calm and warm...
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- Apr 10
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Sunshine & Great Skiing Conditions
Our team was thrilled to wake up and see the sun shining! After a few days of poor weather, everyone was excited to get a great day of...
- Apr 9
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Easter Brings Stormy Weather
The anticipated storm has arrived and has given our team yet another day of tough conditions. After about 20 minutes on the trail this...
- Apr 8
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Svalbard Expedition Day 2
It was a long and challenging day for our team in Svalbard. They skied out of Bolterdalen and have made it to Gangdalen, another valley...
- Apr 7
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Svalbard Expedition Met With High Winds
Welcome to our Svalbard ski expedition blog! We will be providing daily updates on our group of 8 currently out on a 6-day dog sled...
- Mar 14
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An unexpected end to the 2023 North Pole Season.
We are all bitterly disappointed that the North Pole season ended before it got started due to a decision by Barneo AG following a denial...
- Jan 23
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Back to Union Glacier
The Team descended down from High Camp today and luckily were able to catch a flight back to Union Glacier shortly after. Originally,...
- Jan 22
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Summit Achieved
The day started off looking as though the weather would not allow for climbing past High Camp, but patience paid off and the our team...
- Jan 20
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Waiting for the Summit Push UPDATED
January 20 UPDATE: The weather and wind held again today and the team remained in their tents. The good news is that there seems to be a...
- Jan 18
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Weathered over at High Camp
The team took a rest day at High Camp today, given the less than friendly conditions for a summit push. They were all comfortable and...
- Jan 17
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Made it to High Camp
The team had great conditions today on their way to High Camp. They were sheltered from the wind while climbing, and are now camped on a...
- Jan 16
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The Ascent Begins
As expected, the team bypassed Vinson Base Camp and are currently tucked into their sleeping bags at Low Camp. They expect to ascend...
- Jan 16
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Off to Vinson Massif
After days waiting at Union Glacier, the team is en route to Vinson Massif today. With good weather, we expect the team will bypass...
- Jan 12
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The South Pole
As expected, the team reached the South Pole following another great effort on trail today. It was the culmination of a great trip. The...
- Jan 12
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Within Sight of the Pole
After a third straight day of skiing 11 nautical miles south, the team can see the Amundsen Scott South Pole Station on the horizon!...
- Jan 11
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Nearly Striking Distance
The team made the most of some exceptional weather conditions today. They skied to within 22 nautical miles of the South Pole. A...
- Jan 9
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Biggest Day Yet
The team put in 11 miles of southern progress today. A great effort! A morning headwind made it difficult to keep hands and faces warm at...
- Jan 8
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Quarter of the Way There
The team made a major milestone en route to the Last Degree today. They skied past 89 degrees, 15 minutes south, which means that they're...
- Jan 7
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First Full Day On Trail
I The team had a great first full day on trail. They covered about 8 miles of southern progress, and hope ski 10 miles tomorrow....
- Jan 6
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The Team Is Underway!
The 2023 South Last Degree Expedition has officially begun! The team was informed this morning that they were cleared to depart Union...
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