Insights from the Edge
Dive into the world of Ice Axe Expeditions through our blog, where our expert guides and team share behind-the-scenes stories, expedition tips, and insights from some of the planet's most remote and inspiring destinations.
A Gal’s Guide to Packing for…wait for it…Antarctica
Text by Jillian Raymond @tahomajillian and Photos by Brennan Lagasse @stateofthebackcountry and Elizabeth Keane A Dream. It is as simple...
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Skiers Flock to Fjords for Iceland Corn in Style
An Iceland Trip Report by Jillian Raymond Antarctica, Greenland, and Iceland is an impressive list for travelers and researchers, yet...
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Ice Axe Trips Named in The Skier’s Bucket List by Nat Geo
Ice Axe’s annual trips to Antarctica and Svalbard were recently named in the Top 10 on The Skier’s Bucket List...
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Doug Stoup Named Gear Junkie 110 Outdoor Ambassador
Gearjunkie.com looked at adventurers to iconoclasts of the past 110 years to find 110 people in the outdoors world who...
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Polar Powder for the People: Trip Reports from the Antarctic Adventure Cruise 2014
We’re excited to announce the success of another great year of trekking and skiing in Antarctica. In November of 2014,...
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Doug Heads to Greenland to film Animal Planet's #1 Show Ice Cold Gold
Doug isn’t talking the summer off from his polar pursuits. He leaves July 8 for Greenland to film Animal Planet’s...
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Doug Leads Willis Resilience Expedition with Parker Liautaud
“On December 3, 2013 the Willis Resilience Expedition departs from the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica with two goals: to...
Read the StoryWarren Miller's Ticket To Ride Teaser Launched
Doug Stoup is featured in this year’s Warren Miller Film as a Climate Reality Project “I am Pro Snow” Ambassador....
Read the StoryIce Axe to lead Vanessa O'Brien in Explorer's Grand Slam Record Attempt
Ice Axe is honored to be a part of Vanessa O’Brien’s North Pole Expedition, starting on April 10, 2013. With...
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Doug Initiated as International Polar Guide
Doug is honored to be intiated as international polar guide by the newly formed International Polar Guide Association. The International...
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Doug Leads "Ice Talks" Expedition with Parker Liautaud
Excerpt from Ice Talks Journal Today, I fly to the Arctic ice to start my third expedition to the North...
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The Squaw Valley Institute Welcomes Home the South Pole Push Expedition
The Squaw Valley Institute is set to hold a Welcome Home Event for the South Pole Push Expedition tomorrow, January...
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