Tired But Happy – New Blog/Audio Post From Polar Explorers
The team reports a very satisfying day today, covering 18.6 kilometers in 8.5 hours, often uphill. They are all doing well and getting into the routine of life on the ice. Bob, in his audio update, reminds us all that they are travelling on the greatest ice sheet left on Earth. A very cool place … Continue reading Tired But Happy – New Blog/Audio Post From Polar Explorers
More Photo Updates.
The Team enjoy their ‘Welcome’ drink in the Shackleton Bar in Punta Arenas. Dennis considering the positioning of Yomp Marketing’s flag… Dennis and Oskar, Joint Team Leader’s Kit Inspection. Punta Arenas 53′ 10′ 01″ Latitud Sur – The Map Reference of Punta Arenas. radition has it that all of those who touch the shiny toe … Continue reading More Photo Updates.
Polar Explorers – Blog/Audio Updates From The Team In Antartica
Polar Explorers are the premiere polar guiding company, helping individuals like Dennis and the South Pole Expedition team, from all around the world achieve their dreams of standing at the North or South Pole and even help individuals explore other exotic destinations in the high Arctic or Antarctic. They have been guiding polar expeditions for … Continue reading Polar Explorers – Blog/Audio Updates From The Team In Antartica
Go Go Go – Flight to Antarctica.
22nd November 2011. Having spent the last 2 – 3 days going through briefings and waiting for the weather reports the signs today were good to go. Our flight should go at 9pm tonight we were told. Just as we were walking down the road for lunch an urgent call came in and the weather … Continue reading Go Go Go – Flight to Antarctica.
Gear Checks and Final Preparations.
19th/20th November 2011. Having all met up for drinks and dinner on Nov 18th the team met for breakfast on Nov19th and were immediately getting down to business. Our first news was the weather conditions in Antarctica have been the worst ever for the start of the summer season and so flights were running over … Continue reading Gear Checks and Final Preparations.