Poles

Mateusz Waligora stands on his skies in Antarctica on a good weather day.

Antarctica 2022: Whiteouts and Sastrugi

Most expeditions are now out on the ice. It's...
polar camp, with low-angle shot of sled and tents

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part X: Solar Chargers

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Man on stomach films polar skier

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part IX: Electronics

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
side angle of manhauler and his sled

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part VIII: Sled Traces

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
3 skiers sking over bare ice

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part VII: Ski Poles

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Preet Chandi holding an airline ticket to Antarctica.

Antarctica 2022: The Season Begins

For some, the Antarctic season has kicked off. For...
woman in fur ruff and red jacket

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part VI: Parka Ruffs

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
cooking inside the tent on a polar expedition

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part 6: Cooking Setups

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
two skiers hauling sleds uphill in fog

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part 5: Skis and Skins

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
skier hauling sled in Antarctica

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part 4: Ski Bindings

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
portrait of man with an iced up face mask and fur ruff

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part 3: Vapor-Barrier Liners

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Female skier hauling sled uphill

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part 2: Handwear and Footwear

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
two skiers, moving toward the camera, on the Antarctic plateau

Secrets of Polar Gear, Part I: Face Protection

Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
omar di felice antarctica cycling

Cycling Across Antarctica: Is it Possible? Di Felice is About to Find Out

Doing anything in Antarctica is pretty hard. But riding...
A man on skis drags two sleds behind him over the snow.

Antarctica 2022: Busiest Season in a Decade

The Antarctic summer is shaping up to be the...
a polar bear with its tongue stuck in a can

With a Can Stuck in Its Mouth, a Polar Bear Comes to People for Help

An emaciated polar bear with its tongue stuck in...

Polar Travel: Tips for Better Manhauling

I used to feel that there wasn't much to...

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...

McBoycott: How Polar Explorers Brought McDonald’s to Russia

Earlier this week, McDonald's announced that it was temporarily...

Antarctic Expeditions Wrap Up

Our final Antarctic update of the season covers Masatatsu...

Antarctica: Kite-Skiers Make the Pole, But Abe Won’t Finish

Last week, Preet Chandi finished her Hercules Inlet to...

Antarctica: Running Out of Time

In this week's update, Preet Chandi arrives at the...

Antarctica: The Home Stretch for Some, A Long Way to Go for Others

In this week's update, Preet Chandi flies into the...

Antarctic Roundup: Another Evacuation

This week in Antarctica features more drama. Another expedition...

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