In 2005 ALE joins Adventure Network International (ANI) to celebrate 20 years of private travel to the interior of Antarctica. ALE purchased ANI in November 2003. Building on a solid infrastructure, and proven safety and environmental record, over the past two years ALE has consolidated its reputation as the only operator providing reliable expedition support and private travel to the interior of Antarctica.
2005 is a milestone year. By the end of the season, the combined companies will have helped more than 1000 adventurers climb Vinson Massif, more than 500 private travelers stand at the Geographic South Pole, and more than 70 expeditions realize their dreams.
Mike Sharp our Operations manager says, "The logistics of operating in the Antarctic are enormous and while we may leave the ice for a number of months each year, the planning and organization never really stops."
As we celebrate 20 years of innovation and operation we look forward to new initiatives and new cooperative ventures, including - Our guided 2005 Ski South Pole All the Way expedition - an extreme journey guaranteed to challenge even the most intrepid adventurer.
- Expeditions that celebrate Antarctic history through the use of traditional techniques and equipment; and others that embrace "new" techniques such as kiting in their quest to break Transantarctic records.
- Support for every explorer's dream from youth expeditions to partially able adventurers.
- The first Antarctic Ice Marathon at Patriot Hills. This new program is offered in conjunction with Polar Running Adventures, who organize a North Pole Marathon.
- We're deeply involved in planning for the International Polar Year in 2007 when scientists from round the world will come together to pool resources to crack polar "problems". Such international polar collaboration has led to the discovery of the Ozone Hole, Climate Change and other world changing science.
Extra information:
ALE is a full member of IAATO, the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators, and we are dedicated to promoting sustainable and environmentally sound tourism in Antarctica.
Safety in Antarctica and for all our operations is a key ALE priority. Every client completes detailed questionnaires to make sure they are fit for the journey. Every expedition has its kit checked before we fly them to Antarctica.
Each year we offer an exciting range of programs through our subsidiary company, ANI, that reflect our roots - Vinson Massif climbs, South Pole Flights and guided expeditions to the South Pole.
Expeditions are flown from Punta Arenas to our summer base camp at Patriot Hills, Antarctica, a 4½ hour flight by large transport jet aircraft.
ALE is a US company with an office in Salt Lake City. Support in Punta Arenas Chile is provided by Adventure Network Antártida Ltda.
The managers and staff of ALE have between them the collective experience of over 100 years working in Antarctica.
Please contact us if you have any further questions about our expedition logistics or program offerings.
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