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The South Pole!
After skiing 9.5 nautical miles today we are very excited to share that Arne, Claus and Tay reached the South Pole at around 4:30 PM....
Jan 13, 20242 min read
Jamming Out in the Tent
Team Blind skied 9.5 miles today, the most they have on any day of the expedition so far. They have just 9.5 more miles separating them...
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Assailed by Headwinds
OK, so maybe the headline is a little dramatic, seeing as the wind speed hovered between 10-13 mph. But that's still a strong enough wind...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Over Halfway to the Pole!
Team Blind skied another 9 nautical miles south today. A really great pace! They've certainly found their groove. They're now just 27...
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Ramping Up the Mileage
Team Blind is really hitting their stride now! Yesterday they covered 8 nautical miles in about 6 hours of travel. Today they managed 9...
Jan 9, 20242 min read
Great Second Full Day on Trail
Team Blind put in another great effort on their second full day on trail. They made the most of their continued great skiing conditions...
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Solid Effort on the First Full Day
Team Blind skied 5 nautical miles south today, and had a restorative afternoon in their tent. The strategy is to gradually ramp up the...
Jan 7, 20241 min read
Here We Go!
Our team departed Union Glacier first thing this morning onboard a flight to the Polar Plateau. After touching down at 89 degrees south,...
Jan 6, 20241 min read
Another Night at Union Glacier
Our team received word this morning that they are scheduled to fly out of Union Glacier tomorrow. As of now the weather is looking like...
Jan 5, 20241 min read
On the White Continent
Team Blind is on Antarctica! The weather cooperated this morning, allowing them to depart on time from Punta Arenas, Chile. Those who...
Jan 4, 20241 min read
Ready to Launch!
Our South Pole Last Degree Ski team is assembled in Punta Arenas, Chile and they eagerly await their flight to Antarctica --- hopefully...
Jan 3, 20241 min read
South Pole Last Degree Starts Soon!
Our 2024 South Pole Last Degree Expedition kicks off on January 2! We will be providing updates about the expedition and photos here....
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Ushuaia Again and the Journey's End
Yesterday was the team's last full day aboard the Plancius. Although smoother seas were in the forecast, Annie reports that they were...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Shag Rocks?! and Big Swells
Unsurprisingly our team has had to contend with some stormy seas on their voyage back to Argentina. For a while the swells were so large...
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Incredible Wildlife Experiences
Yesterday the team had the opportunity to tour Prince Olav Harbour, another retired whaling station, and Possession Bay. They were able...
Nov 19, 20231 min read
"Strive to the Uttermost"
Our hardy team seized an opportunity to pay homage to Sir Ernest Shackleton at South Georgia Island's most hallowed grounds, the retired...
Nov 17, 20231 min read
What a Finish!
Even though the team set themselves up for success by leaving less than 4 miles of distance to cover on the final march, Mother Nature...
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Nearing the Finish Line!
Our team is enjoying some very well deserved rest after a long, challenging day on trail. They rose to foggy skies at 5am and didn't...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
A Commendable Push in The Boss' Footsteps
Our team rose at 6am and broke camp at 8. Once again they had to carry their sleds a short distance from camp to a decent snowfield...
Nov 14, 20231 min read
South Georgia Island at Last!
The Shackleton Traverse team made it to the shores of King Haakon Bay, South Georgia Island about four hours ago! After being dropped off...
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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