The ExploraPoles website
ExploraPoles is one of the websites of the International Polar Foundation.
It provides an overview of polar expeditions and explorers. We hope that, through adventure, one can discover these fabulous regions and their importance for our planet's climate system.
Three other complementary websites focusing on various aspects of the IPF activities are available: IPF website, SciencePoles and EducaPoles.
Latest News
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Cas & Jonesy : A Great Success
Published on 27.01.2012 - Cas & Jonesy : Crossing the Ice
Australian Justin Jones and James Castrission Have finally arrived at Hercules Inlet just before the closing of the ALE 2011-12 season. They bring a world first back home.
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A. Gamme : he touched the goal too !
Published on 25.01.2012 - Antarctica 2011- 2012
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Copeland & McNair : finally, they made it on time to Hercules Inlet…
Published on 25.01.2012 - Antarctica 2011-12 Legacy Crossing
Highlighted expeditions
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Antarctica 2011-12 Legacy Crossing
success
10.12.2011
American Sebastian Copeland together with Canadian Eric McNair-Landry are attempting to open a new route to cross the Antarctic. They…
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Acciona Windpower Antarctica 90°S
success
09.12.2011
Spanish explorer Ramón Larramendi together with three other companions are undertaking a geographical, sporting and exploration milestone stoked by a…
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Helen’s Polar Challenge (Ski, Kite & Bike)
success
08.12.2011
BBC TV "Blue Peter" young presenter Helen Skelton (28) has decided to become the first person ever to reach the…
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The South Pole : Solo but not Alone
success
03.12.2011
On 20th November 2011, Howard Fairbank is scheduled to fly to a point 82'10"S 065'00"W on the Ronne Ice Shelf.…
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The Amundsen Memorial Expedition
success
02.12.2011
The two expeditions Børge Ousland and his team are organizing this season are both commercial adventures. One is putting tourists…
