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Mount Erebus Pictures

We've come to one of the coldest spots on Earth to search for beings that thrive in blistering heat. Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of Antarctica's Mount Erebus.
Best Winter Trips 2012

Winter doesn't have to mean long months indoors. Our editors have chosen ten trips that will have you gearing up for adventure or joining in local festivities.
Ski to the South Pole

Mountaineer Ed Viesturs's wildest dream trip is to ski to the South Pole. Learn more about this trip and others in our Ultimate Adventure Bucket List.
Photos: South Pole Trek, 100 Years On

A century after British explorer Robert Scott reached the South Pole, "incredibly rich," rarely seen pictures give an inside look at the ill-fated expedition.