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...
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Jan 61 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 51 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 41 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 31 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...
Dec 27, 20231 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....
Nov 23, 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 21, 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 19, 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 17, 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 16, 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 15, 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 14, 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 13, 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 12, 20231 min read
Rolling on Big Swells
Several team members have been experiencing motion sickness symptoms as the Plancius progresses towards South Georgia Island. And it's no...
Nov 10, 20231 min read
"It is Scarcely Possible to Imagine Anything More Beautiful"
Our intrepid adventurers are officially on day two of their voyage to South Georgia Island. It's a long way to their destination, but...
Nov 9, 20231 min read
"End of the World, Beginning of Everything"
Welcome to the PolarExplorers Shackleton Crossing Dispatches! Follow along for daily updates on our team as they embark on an amazing...
Aug 9, 20233 min read
The South Pole: A Wonder of the World?
Stonehenge; the Roman Colosseum; Petra in Jordan. For many travelers, sites like these "wonders of the world" are a must-see and I get...
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Svalbard Expedition Day 5
The team woke up to whiteout conditions after a full day of sunshine yesterday. Despite the poor visibility, it was pretty calm and warm...
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Sunshine & Great Skiing Conditions
Our team was thrilled to wake up and see the sun shining! After a few days of poor weather, everyone was excited to get a great day of...
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