Welcome to ExploraPoles
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.
- IPF website
- Corporate website
- SciencePoles
- Scientific website
- Educapoles
- Educational website
Focus on...
Greenland In Starring Role
Because of the progressive melting of the Arctic pack ice (which has unfortunately become a sad reality), we will undoubtedly in the future be seeing an increasing number of adventurers and polar expeditions in Greenland.
Hannah McKeand : wounded and picked up
Hannah McKeand fell into a deep hole eight feet deep. "In the process she wrenched her left leg, hurt her lower back and left shoulder. It took an hour for Hannah to work her way out and she then camped. ..."
Latest news
The descent has begun
7 May 2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
The two men are alternating between good and bad terrain, and good days and bad days.
- Climate warming ‘live'...
- 7 May 2008 - 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition
- Gently back to square one
- 7 May 2008 - New \"handisport\" adventure
- The Finns are on their way!
- 7 May 2008 - Greenland Northward Expedition 2008
