U.S. Expeditioner Rescued by Australian Team from Antarctica in Rare Midwinter Evacuation A U.S. expeditioner has been rescued from Antarctica in a rare midwinter medical evacuation, after Australian authorities and aviation partner Skytraders flew a special mission to McMurdo Station during one of the most isolated and dangerous periods of the Antarctic year. At the request of the U.S. Antarctic Program, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) and Skytraders dispatched an A319 aircraft, […] Julia Schneemann | August 7, 2026 0 Comments
Earth Records Coldest Temperature in 14 Years at Antarctica’s Concordia Station Earth has recorded its coldest temperature in 14 years. On July 18, Antarctica’s French-Italian Concordia Research Station measured an astonishing -84.1°C (-119.4°F), the lowest air temperature recorded by a weather station anywhere on Earth since 2012. The reading came just 0.5°C (0.9°F) shy of Concordia’s all-time record. More importantly, the measurement is coming on the back of a record-breaking winter […] Weather Sergei Poljak | August 5, 2026 0 Comments
Record-Breaking Winter Heatwave in Antarctica As climate concerns continue to grow across the globe, one of the coldest places on Earth, Antarctica, just experienced a record breaking winter heatwave. On June 6, climate researchers registered extreme temperatures of 15.4ºC (59.7ºF) at Argentina’s Esperanza research station on the Trinity Peninsula, as reported by The Guadian. That is the warmest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica, especially at […] Weather John Cunningham | June 24, 2026 1 Comment
New 3D Algorithm Reveals Atmospheric Rivers Fuel Antarctica’s Snowfalls Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow corridors of concentrated water vapor in the atmosphere that transport large amounts of moisture over long distances. When an atmospheric river meets varied terrain like mountains or even colder temperatures, the moisture being carried condenses, resulting in high amounts of precipitation, such as heavy rain and snowfall. While atmospheric rivers occur regularly around the globe, […] Brains Aunika Skogen | June 4, 2026 0 Comments
Did You Know the Andes, the Backbone of South America, Extend All the Way to Antarctica? You likely know the Andes as the backbone of South America and the longest mountain chain on Earth. But did you know this massive range actually continues all the way into Antarctica? Before we dive into its path across the world’s most remote continent, let’s look at some of the most fascinating facts about this legendary range. The Andes are […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | May 14, 2026 0 Comments
A Gatsby-Style Odyssey to the End of the Earth: Skiing Antarctica Aboard the Sherakhan Ultra-Luxury Superyacht For those who find traditional luxury too stuffy, an ultra-exclusive expedition is set to redefine the Antarctic experience. From November 10-20, 2026, a group limited to just 16 skiers and 5 guides will embark on a $60,000-per-person journey that pairs high-altitude adventure with the opulence of a world-class superyacht. The excursions from the vessel will be guided by Ice Axe […] Martin Kuprianowicz | April 30, 2026 0 Comments
White Desert, Antarctica: Luxury at the Edge of the Earth Antarctica is the only place on Earth with no permanent human residents, no government, and no native land mammals. It belongs to no one and everyone. For much of human history, it existed only as a rumor – ‘Terra Australis Incognita’ (‘Unknown Southern Land’). The seventh continent covers about 5.4 million square miles (14 million square kilometers), making it nearly […] Brains Jacqui Davis | April 22, 2026 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Alaska to Antarctica | Big Mountain Skiing with Miles “SnowBrains” Clark [2024/25] Big mountain skiing across the planet. From Alaska’s steep spines to the high Alps, Patagonia, and Antarctica, this edit captures Miles Clark’s 2024/25 season skiing some of the most remote and consequential terrain on Earth. This is skiing driven by curiosity, awe, and respect for the mountains, not podiums or rankings. Filmed across both hemispheres during a single year. “Hey […] Martin Kuprianowicz | December 22, 2025 0 Comments
Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Is…Growing? A recent study from Tongji University used data from two NASA satellites to determine that the Antarctic Ice Sheet has actually gained mass between 2021 and 2023. The data also showed a steep decline in ice sheet mass over the last several decades, with a pronounced acceleration in melting that started around 2010, in line with previous studies. Though the […] Brains Zach Armstrong | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
The Reason You Can’t Build a Snowman in Antarctica Antarctica is the snowiest and most ice-covered place on Earth—yet paradoxically, it’s also the world’s largest desert. Less than half a percent of the continent is ice-free, and the Antarctic Ice Sheet contains a staggering 30 million cubic kilometers (7.2 million cubic miles) of ice. This single ice sheet holds about 70% of the planet’s freshwater and 90% of its […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
Epic 4,200-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Ski Safari Highlights! We drove 2,200 miles from Bariloche, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina in October. We then got on a boat and sailed another 2,000 miles down to Antarctica and back. This was the most epic road trip of my life. We skied in: Esquel, Argentina El Fraile, Chile El Chalten, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina Deception Island, Antarctica Portal Point, Antarctica Port Lockroy, Antarctica […] Featured Video Miles Clark | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Join These Free Events by Ice Axe Expeditions & Learn About Skiing in Antarctica Mark your calendars and join Ice Axe Expeditions in some of the most iconic Western U.S. ski communities for a FREE event where you can mingle, sip on delicious cocktails, and dive into exhilarating conversations about the enchanting world of skiing in Antarctica. Whether you’re a seasoned powder hound or a curious beginner, this casual meet and greet is your […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
4,200-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Days #28 & #29 = Skiing Powder Above The Sea in Tierra Del Fuego Report from October 29 & 30, 2023 Extremely rough weather sent us home from Antarctica early. Our last ski day was a bluebird powder day on October 24 at Port Lockroy. Since that day it’s been nothing but heavy wind, big seas, and vicious storms. Day #28 & 29 Details: Miles Driven: 0 (drove up to Martial Glacier and back each […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 1, 2023 0 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #12-15 = A Trip to the ER, Guide Training, & Skiing in Tierra Del Fuego, ARG Report from October 15-18, 2023 Day #12 – 15 Details: Miles Driven: 0 (drove up to Martial Glacier and back each day, but we aren’t counting that) Total Miles Driven: 2,112 Hours of Driving: 0 Latitude: 54.8ºS Good Food Eaten: Karma – chocolate almond dessert/everything… Lodging: Random Airbnb in Rio Gallegos – Finisterre in Ushuaia October 15 Skiing the Martial Glacier Zone […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 29, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Antarctica Ski Trip 2023 | Day #4 = 60 cm of Rodeo Powder View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Antarctica Ski Day #3 60cms of Rodeo Powder! In all the years we’ve been coming down here, we’d never had a bluebird, bottomless powder day in Antarctica before and it was savored. These wild powder hummocks were hilariously fun and a good challenge. Across the water at […] Trip Report SnowBrains | October 26, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Antarctica Ski Trip 2023 | Day #3 = Nansen Island in a Fierce Blizzard, Grease Ice, and Significant Avalanches View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Antarctica Ski Day #3 Yesterday = Nansen Island in a fierce blizzard! We’d never experienced such a white-out blizzard in Antarctica before, and we gotta say that it was exhilarating, and we can’t complain about powder skiing. We’d also never experienced “grease ice” (slushy sea ice) before, […] Trip Report SnowBrains | October 25, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Antarctica Ski Trip 2023 | Day #2 = Portal Point & “The Blue Room” – Fierce Sunshine & Wild Terrain View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Antarctica Ski Day #2 Yesterday = “The Blue Room” & Portal Point. Unbelievable weather yesterday… Sunny, warm, no wind, lots of smiles. We skied on the Antarctic Continent in two separate locales yesterday, and they were both stunning. There’s nothing quite like a bluebird day in Antarctica; […] Trip Report SnowBrains | October 25, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Antarctica Ski Trip 2023 | Day #1 = Deception Island – Orcas, Penguins, & Corn in an Active Volcano View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Antarctica Ski Trip Day #1 Report from October 21, 2023 Yesterday = Deception Island! This is an active volcano (see the video of the penguins walking on the steaming beach.) To start the day, 10 orcas surrounded our ship while two large fin whales lounged in the […] Trip Report SnowBrains | October 25, 2023 0 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #10 & 11 = El Chalten, ARG to Rio Gallegos, ARG to Ushuaia, ARG | Guanacos on the Fence, Rheas, Crossing The Straights of Magellan October 13, 2023 We awoke to sunshine in El Chalten, Argentina, and hit the road for Rio Gallegos. On the way, we saw likely around 1,000 Guanacos (fuzzy llamas). We also saw about 500 dead Gunacos… Day #10 & 11 Details: Miles Driven: 669 Total Miles Driven: 2,112 Hours of Driving: 13 Latitude: 49.3ºS → 54.8ºS Good Food Eaten: Isabel […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 19, 2023 0 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #9 = Skiing Cerro Vespignani in El Chalten, ARG With The Fitz Roy Towers in Our Faces Report from October 12, 2023 Thursday was our last ski day in El Chalten, Argentina. Last November, I’d skied the lower flanks of Cerro Vespignani just above the electric blues of Lake Huemul and in the shadows of the 11,171′ Fitz Roy Towers. Although I’d skied it before, I really wanted to show the zone and its face-melting views to […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
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