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Vinson Summit!
We are very happy to share that our team reached the summit of Vinson at 4 PM local time today. They had great weather and a fun day on...
Jan 261 min read
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
On to Vinson!
We are happy to report that the weather cleared enough today for our team to make it to Vinson. With their South Pole conditioning and...
Jan 201 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
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...
Sep 1, 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
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...
Dec 3, 20212 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...
Nov 5, 20213 min read
It's Hygge Season!
Today is a special day. It's special because last night the sun set at the North Pole and it won't rise again until late March. The North...
Sep 23, 20212 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...
Aug 30, 20214 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...
Jun 2, 20218 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...
Apr 15, 20212 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 8, 20214 min read
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