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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 11, 20231 min read
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 9, 20231 min read
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 8, 20231 min read
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 7, 20231 min read
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 6, 20231 min read
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 5, 20231 min read
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 3, 20231 min read
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 2, 20231 min read
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...
Jan 1, 20231 min read
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...
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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...
Oct 26, 20223 min read
All Expeditions Share These Three Phases - Expeditionary Phase
It's an incredible feeling to watch the vehicle that drops you off at the start of an expedition (whether it's a plane, helicopter,...
Oct 11, 20224 min read
All Expeditions Share These Three Phases - Preparatory Phase
Most people who join a professionally organized expedition tend to think of it as one big event that has a start date and an end date....
Sep 28, 20224 min read
Being Recognized By Heads Of State
The recent deaths of Queen Elizabeth ll and Mikhail Gorbachev, two heads of state who touched the world of polar exploration in their own...
Sep 13, 20223 min read
Ask The Expert - How Your Expedition Can Make A Difference
We love it when people think about the positive "big picture" benefits that can come from their adventures; and we are huge believers in...
Sep 8, 20224 min read
Briefing For Entry Into A More Harsh Environment by Morgan Hite
People always talk about what you can't take home with you after a polar expedition * . You can't take home the sled, or at least it has...
Aug 31, 20224 min read
The Good News In The Bad
If you listened to NPR or BBC news on August 12, 2022, or any other major news source, you likely heard the disheartening evidence that...
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Staying Comfortable In Extreme Conditions
I love being comfortable. In fact I consider it a top priority on all my expeditions. My friends who aren't professional guides laugh at...
Jul 19, 20224 min read
Traversing Europe's Largest Glacier - How I Fell In Love With Snow Camping And Pulling A Sled.
Before embarking on the wild adventure that is the Vatnajokull Ski Traverse, it is a given that any first-timer is going to feel...
Jul 13, 20224 min read
Best Kept Secrets
There's something about sharing "best kept secrets" that feels really good. Especially when you know they will make someone happy... and...
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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