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.
Climbing Our Own Mountains
By Robert Frohlich “You cannot be a good mountaineer, however great your ability, unless you are cheerful and have the...
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The Weather is Here Wish You Were Beautiful
by Robert Frohlich “The world was so recent that many things lacked names, and to indicate them it was...
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Home is the Sailor, Home From the Sea
by Robert Frolich “O let my keel burst! Let me go to the sea.” – Arthur Rimbaud The sea continued...
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Ice Axe and WOHI Host NYC Fundraiser
Doug Stoup and Monica Westin hosted a fundraising party at the penthouse apartment of Brian Mehling on September 22, 2009. Dr....
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Ice Axe's Glen Poulsen and John Morrison Summit Denali
The summer of 2009 is full of successful summits for the Ice Axe team. On June 25, 2009 Glen and...
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Ice Axe Foundation Partners with Bob Barboza and Kids Talk Radio
Doug Stoup has been working closely with Bob Baroza and Kids Talk Radio in Long Beach, CA. Doug and Bob...
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Ice Axe's Kip Garre & Andrew McLean Summit Mt. Foraker
Andrew McLean and Kip Garre successfully summited Mt. Foraker (5304 m) in Denali National Park on June 8, 2009. Outstanding job...
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Ice Axe Alum John Griber Summits Everest
Congratulations to John Griber who summited Everest on May 23, 2009 with the First Ascent expedition team. This is John’s...
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Elisha Kent Kane Historical Society Plants Flag at North Pole in Honor of 100 Years of Exploration
Today we planted the Elisha Kent Kane Society Flag at the North Pole in honor of 100 years of arctic...
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Doug will lead a team of 8 adventurers from the UK on an expedition to reach the Geographic North Pole...
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South Pole for Kids Team Raises $540,000 for Canadian Children’s Charities
This December, Doug Stoup led a team of four Canadian adventurers on a 60 mile trek to the Amundsen-Scott South...
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Top of the World’ Team Reunites for South Pole ‘for Kids’ Trek
The Canadian team will re-join Doug on an expedition to the South Pole this Winter (November 27 through December 19th)....
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