Tag Archive | "Antarctica"

Alone Across the Ice

Friday, November 11, 2011

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Alone Across the Ice

NatGeo's "Race to the Bottom of the Earth" follows Todd Carmichael and his attempt to become the first American to trek solo to the South Pole. Before you tune in, revisit our 2009 profile of Carmichael's expedition.

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365 Days to Bag the Poles and Everest

Thursday, May 13, 2010

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365 Days to Bag the Poles and Everest

In November 2009, polar explorer Eric Larsen started a bid to become the first to climb Everest and reach both poles in single year. With both poles under his belt — he reached the North Pole on Earth Day — only Everest remains.

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Record Book: The Youngest Summiter

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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Record Book: The Youngest Summiter

A 17-year-old Utah native conquers the Seven Summits.

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A Mysterious Death at the South Pole

Monday, December 28, 2009

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A Mysterious Death at the South Pole

Fifty people. The most remote base on the planet. No way in or out for eight months. Then one of them dies under curious circumstances. A new look into one of Antarctica’s most enduring enigmas.

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 5-8

Thursday, February 5, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 5-8

New York City takes center stage this weekend with two killer events to choose from. Plus: The best place to catch skiing and snowboarding heroics out West.

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How Long Before the Next Titanic?

Thursday, January 29, 2009

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How Long Before the Next Titanic?

Antarctica is emerging as one of the cruise industry’s hottest destinations. But the chance of an iceberg taking a ship down is growing just as fast.

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Pathfinder: Mike Horn

Thursday, December 11, 2008

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Pathfinder: Mike Horn

Explorer Mike Horn redefines expeditionary learning as he takes dozens of children on excursions to earth's most threatened locations over the next four years.

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Cruising Antarctica

Monday, November 24, 2008

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Cruising Antarctica

A group of Brits is planning a 3,000-mile trek across Antarctica with one of the coolest modes of transportation ever invented: the Lotus Concept Ice Vehicle.

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Fresh Ways to See Antarctica

Monday, October 13, 2008

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Fresh Ways to See Antarctica

Several outfitters are making the seventh continent more accessible — and exciting — than ever.

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