Transantarctic Expedition

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.

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Below are all the news we published about the Transantarctic Expedition expedition

  • Few questions about the new concept ice vehicle

    Published on 06.11.2008

    A few weeks ago, we placed details online about the Antarctic expeditions scheduled to take place during the forthcoming season. Some of the interesting novelties include a futuristic vehicle designed to make it easier to travel over the ice. There has been plenty of feedback to the news, but very few questions delving any deeper...

  • An interesting initiative before the big departure

    Published on 05.11.2008

    The Regan family has had the bright idea of reaching out to younger children via the Net and talking to them about the polar environment and global warming. Well played, lads...

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