The last 20 years have left their mark on the world’s polar ice caps. As an international explorer and guide, I’ve seen firsthand how a warming climate is changing our planet. Each year it becomes increasingly easier to ski to the north pole because of decreased snowfall—an expedition that usually takes seven to ten days … Continued
This 12 day trip is led by Ice Axe guide and local ski guide Mark Sedon. It starts in the picturesque alpine town of Wanaka and travels north to NZ’s biggest mountains, Aoraki/Mount Cook before returning to Queenstown. Each day is spent ski touring NZ’s amazing alpine tree-less terrain with stunning views down to the … Continued
We are excited to announce that outdoor industry maven, Katie Hawkins, has joined the Ice Axe team as the Director of Sales and Marketing. For over fifteen years, Katie has led sales teams and developed growth initiatives for brands including Gregory Mountain Products, Black Diamond Equipment, and most recently served as the National Sales Manager … Continued
Congratulations to Ice Axe Expeditions and Foundation Founder and President Douglas Stoup. Oliver Stone recently presented the Global People Award to Douglas in recognition of his outstanding advocacy work for the polar regions and his environmental education work with children around the globe. A great honor for the outstanding work that Douglas has passionately dedicated … Continued
Text by Jillian Raymond @tahomajillian and Photos by Brennan Lagasse @stateofthebackcountry and Elizabeth Keane A Dream. It is as simple as that. Walking aboard the Sea Adventurer, waving goodbye to the charming city of Ushuaia as you float away towards the frozen continent is surreal, memorable, and most of all, the trip of a lifetime. … Continued
An Iceland Trip Report by Jillian Raymond Antarctica, Greenland, and Iceland is an impressive list for travelers and researchers, yet even more impressive for skiers. The one company that can get you there is Ice Axe expeditions and more importantly get you there in style, luxury, and comfort. Ten of us pushed off from the … Continued
Ice Axe guide Brennan Lagasse reports on our 2015 Greenland Ski Tour trip exploring polar powder in the land of the midnight sun: Sisimuit, Greenland. Read the story here.
Ice Axe’s annual trips to Antarctica and Svalbard were recently named in the Top 10 on The Skier’s Bucket List by National Geographic, touting trips that should be on every skier’s radar. Our trips to the Arctic and Antarctic join the list alongside trips to Chile, Kyrgyzstan, and other exotic ski locations. The article quotes … Continued
Gearjunkie.com looked at adventurers to iconoclasts of the past 110 years to find 110 people in the outdoors world who have made a difference. Take a tour of these “unexpected” heroes, from athletes and artists to conservationists of decades past. Doug is #58! He was nominated for being a guide, expedition veteran, filmmaker and speaker. … Continued
We’re excited to announce the success of another great year of trekking and skiing in Antarctica. In November of 2014, 119 skiers from 17 different countries explored the Antarctic peninsula by ski and foot. It is always a privilege to trek and ski in Antarctica with and all-star crew of guides and clients from all … Continued
