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.
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Steffen Dahl Expedition SP
abandoned - from 13.10.2011 to
Norwegian traveller Steffen Dahl has reached North Pole last spring. He now wants to reach the South Pole, alone and unsupported.
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Inspire 2012
abandoned - from 12.10.2011 to
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.
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Thompson Reuters Eikon South Pole Expedition
success - from 11.10.2011 to
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.
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Climate Neutral Pole 2 Pole
success - from 22.04.2011 to
Swedish adventurer Johan Ernst Nilson has just started a unique journey : crossing the entire globe from North Pole to South Pole.
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Pole to Pole Run
success - from 22.04.2011 to
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.
