Our Instructors


Are Johansen - Polar Expedition Skills

Are is one of the most experienced polar guides in the world at this time, having completed 3 coast to South Pole expeditions in the past few years. He is known and respected for delivering professional and steady expeditions, reaching his destinations with happy, healthy teams.


Andrew Chapman - Polar Expedition Skills

Andy has extensive polar experience. He has worked with British Antarctic Survey and has spent eight seasons with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, guiding Mount Vinson, Mount Sidley and Ski Last Degree expeditions, as well as Emperor Penguin experiences on the sea ice at Gould Bay Camp. Andy is also a UK qualified Mountaineering Instructor (MIC). During his thirty year career, he has professionally led and participated in over 45 international mountaineering expeditions, including Everest and Cho Oyu, technical 7000 meter peaks, and five of the Seven Summits.