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,...
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- 5 days ago
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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
- 1 min
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...
- Jan 5
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Prep Day at Union Glacier
(January 4th, 2023) Due to adverse weather conditions near the South Pole preventing a flight to the Last Degree, the team enjoyed a...
- Jan 3
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Arrival at Union Glacier, Antarctica
The day went according to plan today! The team was picked up early this morning and taken to the airport, where they checked in and...
- Jan 2
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Final Day Before Departure
Word from the team is in. This morning, they finished packing and all of their bags and sent them to the airport for loading. They...
- Jan 1
- 1 min
SP Team Celebrates the New Year
All members of our South Pole Last Degree/ Vinson team have successfully gathered in Punta Arenas, Chile. Individual gear checks have...
- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
South Pole Expedition Updates Start 1/1/23
We're so excited for our South Pole Last Degree and Vinson Combo team members who are currently gathering in Punta Arenas, Chile. Check...
- Oct 26, 2022
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All Expeditions Have These 3 Phases - Growth Phase
After so much hard work, reaching the end of an expedition can feel AMAZING. You've invested so much time and energy during the...
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