Antarctic
On the New Antarctic Speed Record: An Interview with Vincent Colliard
On Jan. 11, Vincent Colliard broke the Hercules Inlet...
Colliard Reaches South Pole, Breaks Speed Record
France's Vincent Colliard has reached the South Pole, breaking...
Preet Chandi Breaks Women’s South Pole Ski Record
British adventurer Preet Chandi has broken Caroline Coté's solo...
Antarctica 2023-4: Cox Aborts, O’Brady Restarts After Crevasse Drama
It has been a dramatic week in Antarctica. Colin...
Colin O’Brady Falls Into Crevasse, Barely Survives
A shaken Colin O'Brady admits, "I almost died today."...
Colin O’Brady Announces South Pole Speed Record Bid
At the eleventh hour, controversial American adventurer Colin O’Brady...
Breaking Ice Ceilings: Metelitsa, the Trailblazing Women Polar Skiers of the 1970s
An all-female team of Soviet women in fur hats...
Antarctica 2023-4: The Weather Worsens
Although Antarctica's weather is never exactly gentle, it's been...
The Seven Summits: It All Began 40 Years Ago Today
On Nov. 23, 1983, Chris Bonington reached the summit...
Polar Thigh: Antarctica’s Mystery Ailment
You can't imagine Amundsen or Shackleton complaining about chafed...
New Longest Solo Unsupported Polar Expedition Raises Questions
British polar traveler Preet Chandi announced a second record...
Antarctica 2022-2023: The Season Winds Down
Most of this year's Antarctic expeditions have now wrapped...
Antarctica 2022: Searle Aborts, Remaining Expeditions Approach The Plateau
Antarctica has been a struggle for most teams this...
Antarctica 2022: Slow Progress
Last week's roller-coaster weather slowed progress and some skiers...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part X: Solar Chargers
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part IX: Electronics
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part VIII: Sled Traces
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part VI: Parka Ruffs
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...