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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End of the 2011-12 Antarctic Season
Published on 04.02.2012 - General Info
This last post about the abandon of the Belgians puts an end to our coverage of the 2011-12 Antarctic Season. We have covered 25 expeditions and sometimes more. We are aware that there were many more people on the field. Beginning with some Norwegians and tourists who have travelled to the SP -mainly covering the last two degrees- just to assist to the commemoration on both the 14 December and 17 January. But it was quite impossible for us to follow more than 25 teams.
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Belgians Dixie & Sam Are Out
Published on 04.02.2012 - Antarctic Ice Expedition
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Almost flying over the ice
Published on 01.02.2012 - Antarctic Ice Expedition
Highlighted expeditions
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Antarctic Ice Expedition
abandoned
11.12.2011
Belgians Dixie Dansercoer and Sam Deltour are aiming to try a new world record, going for a round Antarctica and…
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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.…
