Polar Expeditions

This website aims at covering polar expeditions by publishing an introdution and linking to the official expedition website. Major expeditions are followed-up more closely through regularly published news, pictures galleries and multimedia files.

Kaspersky One TransAntarctic Expedition

success - from 18.10.2011

After having led the previons Kaspersky expedition (Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition) back in 2009-2010, Briton Felicity Aston is going back to the Antarctic. This time she has chosen to be alone and to cross the entire continent.
The International Scott Centenary Expedition 2012

scheduled - from 18.10.2011

The ISCE is not intended to be a re-enactment of Captain Scott's original Terra Nova expedition, but to provide a fitting focus and commemoration of its achievements, and so to generate maximum public interest and inspire an effective education and media programme. This is probably the most significant expedition as far as comemorating the centenary of the achievments of Captain Scott are concerned.
British Services Antarctic Expedition 2012

ongoing - from 15.10.2011

The British Armed Services is mounting an expedition to Antarctica in 2012 to commemorate Scott’s outstanding contribution to the nation and to science.
Scott’s 2012 v

postponed - from 14.10.2011

Everyone knows what has happened to Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team when the Bristish explorers tried to be the first to reach South Pole in 1911-12. Three Britons will try to finish their journey.
Steffen Dahl Expedition SP

abandoned - from 13.10.2011

Norwegian traveller Steffen Dahl has reached North Pole last spring. He now wants to reach the South Pole, alone and unsupported.
Inspire 2012

abandoned - from 12.10.2011

Bringing three Britons to the South Pole, this expedition wishes to reinforce the London 2012 messages of inclusion, participation and accessibility; and help inspire a generation during the excitement preceding the London Olympic and Paralmypic Games.
Thompson Reuters Eikon South Pole Expedition

success - from 11.10.2011

In December 2011 a three man team will set out from Patriot Hills in a specially prepared polar 4x4 vehicle with the aim of beating the current Guinness World Record of 2 days, 21 hours and 21 minutes and become the fastest overland journey to the South Pole.
Crossing the Arctic Ocean

abandoned - from 25.06.2011

A team of frenchmen is going to try to make the entire traverse of the Arctic Ocean during the summer months. A special catamaran has been built for this unique adventure.
Climate Neutral Pole 2 Pole

success - from 22.04.2011

Swedish adventurer Johan Ernst Nilson has just started a unique journey : crossing the entire globe from North Pole to South Pole.
Pole to Pole Run

success - from 22.04.2011

Multiple world record holder for endurance running Pat Farmer (48) is on the road again. This time, he is tackling the great run North Pole -> South Pole to raise funds for the Red Cross.