This season, Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) guests will have access to Mountain Equipment outerwear on trips to the South Pole through the tour operator’s polar jacket rental program. Along with use of the Mountain Equipment Citadel jackets, other Mountain Equipment items will be included on recommended gear lists provided to guests.
“I have been using Mountain Equipment sleeping bags and insulated clothing for nearly forty years and based on my experiences with their products I know we’ve found a partner whose gear will allow our guests to navigate the extreme environment in Antarctica as comfortably as possible,” said Steve Jones,t Expedition Manager of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.
The Citadel, the iconic belay jacket from the English pioneer of high alpine gear and apparel, is an incredibly warm and protective insulated jacket even in the most challenging conditions. The jacket features PrimaLoftⓇ Gold Hi-Loft Ultra insulation with Cross Core™ aerogel technology for high thermal efficiency, even when wet, is fast drying, and retains its loft even after repeated packing and unpacking. Its windproof and exceptionally weatherproof Drilite Loft shell combined with its robust insulation makes the Citadel a reliable choice for extended use in the harshest of environments.
ALE was the first land-based tour operator to land wheeled aircraft on the continents blue-ice runways and offers guided experiences, air transportation, and logistic support for trips of a lifetime to the interior of Antarctica. Its trips range from visiting emperor penguin colonies, to ski touring expeditions to the South Pole, to exploring Antarctica’s many alpine summits.
“Antarctica is one of the most majestic and inhospitable places on earth and an environment well matched for our gear,” said Anna Nikolaus, Mountain Equipment NA, Marketing Manager. “To have ALE select us as its trusted outerwear partner for its guests is a testament to the quality and performance of our gear.”
To learn more about ALE and their trips and logistics services visit https://antarctic-logistics.com/.
To view the complete Mountain Equipment collection, including the Citadel and its down insulated counterpart the Kryos, visit www.mountain-equipment.com.
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