Tag: Amundsen

Fifty-six days in search of the Arctic refuge

Camille Lin

A team of researchers aboard the Amundsen is studying one of the planet's best-preserved ice ecosystems, in anticipation of future changes.

Cross-country skiing in Antarctica with Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Guest Author

Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), a leading expedition provider, has announced that it will be organizing cross-country skiing races at Union Glacier for the first time in the upcoming Antarctic season.

Book - Belgica, Nightmare at the Madhouse

Mirjana Binggeli

Following the release in French of Julian Sancton’s book about the Belgica expedition story, PolarJournal goes back to one of the most famous Antarctic expeditions.

South Pole expedition for Amundsen's birthday

Dr. Michael Wenger

In honor of Amundsen's 150th birthday, the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust wants to take young explorers on an expedition to the South Pole.

The Red Tent - Sean Connery and the Red Tent of Nobile

Dmitrii Kiselev

Sean Connery was not only James Bond or the father of Indiana Jones, but he also played the role of the greatest polar hero, Roald Amundsen.