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.

Transantarctic Expedition

scheduled - from 15.11.2008 to 20.01.2009

A group of "ordinary people with ordinary jobs" (as the press file puts it so well) is attempting to cross the continent from side to side using new methods of propulsion powered by biofuel., It is led by three polar region specialists, Andrew Regan, Andrew Moon and Jason de Carteret.
Finnish South Pole Expedition 2008

success - from 15.11.2008 to 20.01.2009

The two Finnish adventurers, Kari Poppis Suomela and Pasi Ikonen, are attempting the classic trek between Hercules Inlet and the South Pole, without any outside assistance..
IceCold in Antarctica

ongoing - from 15.11.2008 to 20.01.2009

Here's another adventurous expedition for the tour operator ANI (Adventure Network International). This time, the five or six members of the expedition will be setting out from the Ronne Iceshelf (which has become known as the 'Messner Start') and heading for the South Pole. The polar adventurer, teacher and dog-musher Eric Larsen will be their guide.
Base to the South Pole

success - from 15.11.2008 to 20.01.2009

Led by their 24-year-old guide, Sarah McNair-Landry, four tourists are attempting what has become the classic Antarctic route between Hercules Inlet and the South Pole. Their names are Tom Davenport, Steven Gates, Kari Gundeso and Ross Maxwell.
Expedicion Caixanova 2008

ongoing - from 12.11.2008 to 15.01.2009

After having achieved in becoming the first Spanish woman to conquer Mount Vinson, the mountaineer Chus Lago (Maria Jesus Lago Rey) has now set her hopes on completing the trek between Hercules Inlet and the South Pole, solo and unassisted.
The Finnish SP Solo Expedition

ongoing - from 05.11.2008 to 25.01.2009

Finnish Teemu Lakkasuo is trying to trek from Hercules Inlet to South Pole. Solo and unsupported.
British South Pole Expedition 2008

ongoing - from 05.11.2008 to 05.01.2009

There are two of them, both beginners in this area, attempting the classic trek between Hercules Inlet and the South Pole (approximately 1100 km). One of them is a banker in London, is 30 years old and is called Adam Wilton. The other works in real estate in Scotland, is 33 and is called Gavin Booth. Assuming all goes well, they intend on covering the distance without being re-supplied.
Expedition Earth

success - from 22.10.2008 to 30.01.2009

Last year, Todd Carmichael made an unsuccessful attempt on the trek between Hercules Inlet and the South Pole, accompanied by Jason de Carteret. This time around, although he is tackling the same route, he will be doing it solo and with the help of a little more advertising.
Wings over Greenland

ongoing - from 05.05.2008 to 15.07.2008

A team of three sportsmen (two Frenchmen and a German) are trying to break the record for the fastest crossing of Greenland from South to North.
Notice Expedition

ongoing - from 01.05.2008 to 01.07.2008

After having crossed Greenland from east to west last year, the three gentlemen from Holland, Joep Bovens (34), Eric Schlameisen (39) and Phimip De Roo (23), will be attempting to cross the island from south to north this spring.