About the Educapoles website
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.
Latest news
Alone Against the Antarctic!
28 Nov. 2008
He's on his way but things are not going as planned. Teemu Lakkasuo is gathering mishap and misfortune as he wends his merry way. In any case, these first two weeks of the expedition have provided some real suspense.
A Daily Struggle!
28 Nov. 2008
Good days and bad days
28 Nov. 2008
And they're off!
28 Nov. 2008
Recent Expeditions
The last degree
Antarctic - scheduled
2 Dec. 2008 - 25 Dec. 2008
The IceAxeTV company gives a number of people the opportunity to practise their polar skills out ...
IceCold in Antarctica
Antarctic - scheduled
15 Nov. 2008 - 20 Jan. 2009
Here's another adventurous expedition for the tour operator ANI (Adventure Network International). ...
Base to the South Pole
Antarctic - scheduled
15 Nov. 2008 - 20 Jan. 2009
Led by their 24-year-old guide, Sarah McNair-Landry, four tourists are attempting what has become ...
Finnish South Pole Expedition 2008
Antarctic - scheduled
15 Nov. 2008 - 20 Jan. 2009
The two Finnish adventurers, Kari Poppis Suomela and Pasi Ikonen, are attempting the classic trek ...
SoloAntarctica
- scheduled
15 Nov. 2008 - 20 Jan. 2009
A career soldier in Her Majesty's army, Mark Langridge is attempting the trek between Hercules Inlet ...
