“On December 3, 2013 the Willis Resilience Expedition departs from the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica with two goals: to test the limits of resilience in the face of adversity and to help understand our changing world. Nineteen year old Parker Liautaud will trek 640 kilometres from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole … Continued
Doug Stoup is featured in this year’s Warren Miller Film as a Climate Reality Project “I am Pro Snow” Ambassador. Doug is honored to be a part of the Greenland segment in Warren Miller’s 64th annual film, Ticket to Ride. Check out this year’s film teaser: The legendary film series takes ski fans on an … Continued
Ice Axe is honored to be a part of Vanessa O’Brien’s North Pole Expedition, starting on April 10, 2013. With the success of the North Pole Expedition, Vanessa will have completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam in eleven months, faster than any woman ever has. Read the article in the Boston Globe here. Follow the expedition … Continued
Doug is honored to be intiated as international polar guide by the newly formed International Polar Guide Association. The International Polar Guides Association is the premier body for the development and preservation of world-class professional guiding in polar ice environments. The International Polar Guide Association regulates the quality of polar guiding through its guide endorsement … Continued
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There was more open water and tough going today, but nothing that could stop the Two and a Half Men team from reaching the North Pole! The team did a bit of celebrating and appreciated the relative warmth of the tent as they enjoyed their spot at the top of the world. Stay tuned for … Continued
The team’s pole plans ran into a snag Wednesday when they encountered shifting winds and huge open water leads that delayed their progress. However, they’re confident tomorrow will be the day! Listen to the latest audio dispatch below! Doug, Peter & Hully: Frank:
Listen to the latest audio dispatch below!
The team made over 11 miles of progress today, crossing leads in whiteout conditions on both skis and feet as they passed the halfway mark to the pole. Listen to the latest audio dispatch below!
