Specialist Expedition Support

With a personal connection to exploration across the Seventh Continent, Co-founder Patrick Woodhead champions the pursuit of discovery and those willing to push beyond the boundaries of human achievement.

White Desert’s specialist team of polar experts are technically equipped to support expeditions across the interior of Antarctica, with a focus on reaching the POI (Point of Inaccessibility) and the Geographic South Pole. In the past White Desert has provided expedition support to renowned polar explorers Ben Saunders and Kenton Cool.

With more than 18 years’ experience operating in Antarctica, White Desert draws on the collective expertise of bonafide Antarctic explorers, polar logistics professionals and award-winning UIAGM guides, all of whom have an innate understanding of this uniquely challenging region.

 

Undertaking a polar expedition in Antarctica requires a significant amount of experience in similarly extreme environments. Regardless of our expertise in this field, we advise that anyone embarking on such an endeavour has undergone the requisite training required.

When planning an expedition our team can advise on your specific requirements including, but not limited to:
        • Expedition & route planning
        • Permit approvals
        • International flights
        • Internal flights
        • Overland transport
        • Guides for hire
        • Field camps
        • Re-supplies & cache
        • Emergency response
        • Medical evacuation

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