Skiers on the Shackleton Crossing of South Georgia Island

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Oct 11, 20224 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,...

Sep 28, 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 13, 20223 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 8, 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...

Aug 31, 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...

Jul 19, 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...

Mar 15, 20222 min read

Moving Forward With Adventure

If you’re like me, March 9th started with a string of alerts, texts and notifications about the discovery of Shackleton’s famous ship,...

Dec 3, 20212 min read

Training Outside the Box

Sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference. A word of encouragement just when you need it, or a really good hot...

Nov 4, 20213 min read

Why Our Stories Matter

My job is to organize and guide polar expeditions. But my real work is sharing my experiences and my wonder so that other people might...

Aug 30, 20214 min read

The Shackleton Crossing & Why It's A "Must Do" Adventure.

We are thrilled to be planning our November 2025 return to South Georgia Island near Antarctica. We interviewed Laurie and Richard...

Jun 2, 20218 min read

The Full North Pole Expedition: Insights With Explorer Lonnie Dupre

Recently PolarExplorers' Director Annie Aggens sat down (virtually) with accomplished adventurer and explorer Lonnie Dupre to talk about...

Apr 15, 20212 min read

The Last Degree Challenge

Here at PolarExplorers, one of our most popular expeditions is our North Pole Last Degree. This expedition traverses the 60 nautical...

Mar 8, 20214 min read

Celebrating International Women's Day - Polar Style!

The world is full of female explorers, but very few of them guide polar expeditions. To celebrate International Women’s Day we asked...

Mar 5, 20214 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 3, 20215 min read

Five Ways To Get To The North Pole - and what to do when you get there!

There was a time, not too long ago, when it was nearly impossible for an average person to travel to the North Pole. If you weren't an...

Mar 2, 20213 min read

5 Tips For Planning Your South Pole / Vinson Combo

The South Pole / Vinson combination is an increasingly popular duo of polar expeditions and not only for adventurers doing the Explorers...

Mar 1, 20213 min read

9 Questions About Spending The Night At 90˚N

A Night at the North Pole with PolarExplorers In April 2022 PolarExplorers will forge into its 30th season of offering North Pole Flights...

Feb 27, 20216 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 26, 20213 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...

Aug 7, 20204 min read

How polar expedition skills can keep you safe during COVID

Recently my news feed has been filled with articles and stories about people creating "pods" or "bubbles" for social health and wellness....

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