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Too much wind for summit today
T for "third day" at High Camp! Yum :) Hello from High Camp! That's the message today from our team on Vinson. The forecast they received...
Jan 251 min read


Another day at High Camp
What's it like at Vinson High Camp? Like this! Today our team spend the day at high camp where the weather was surprisingly nice, in fact...
Jan 251 min read


Cold and windy but all good, and so cool...
A halo around the sun is an Antarctic specialty Yes, it was a hard day with low visibility (again), colder temperatures and some wind,...
Jan 102 min read


Day 2 of skiing and all good
Break time! With warm temperatures of -5°F and a light and variable wind it was a nice first day heading South. The team covered 5.5...
Jan 81 min read


At 89 degrees and on their way!
Our team has made it to 89 degrees. Now they start skiing!
Jan 71 min read


Weather delay (#1)
Good weather at Union Glacier The weather today was good at Union Glacier but not so much at 89 degrees which led to their first weather...
Jan 61 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


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 9, 20224 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 20, 20224 min read


South Pole or Bust!
Happy New Year and Welcome to our 2022 South Pole Last Degree Expedition Blog! We are thrilled to have a team in Punta Arenas, Chile...
Jan 2, 20221 min read


5 Ways Our "Shakedown" Will Shake Up Your Cold Weather Training
One of our favorite adventures isn't at the top or bottom of the world but it is all about how you GET to the top or bottom of the world....
Mar 5, 20214 min read


7 Summits Vs. The Poles: Insights into the Explorer's Grand Slam
In the world of extreme adventuring, there is always another expedition to be had. Always another mountain to climb, route to accomplish,...
Feb 27, 20216 min read


Layering Like A Pro
Most people who venture out into the cold nowadays have at least heard about layering. The beauty of a good layering system is the...
Feb 26, 20213 min read


South Pole, Half Way There!
Congratulations to our South Pole Last Degree team for reaching their half way point! Only 30 nautical miles left! Today it was a cool...
Jan 9, 20201 min read


South Pole, Settling In: Expedition Life and Riddles
The team made another great push toward the pole today, traveling 8 nautical miles over 6 hours. They woke up to overcast conditions that...
Jan 8, 20201 min read
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