Pictures

Throughout my career as a polar explorer, I've been lucky enough to be able to see beautiful landscapes, meet incredible people and live extraordinary adventures.

I've tried to capture these moments on film (in some cases I've been accompanied by a professional photographer) and I'd like to share some of these with you. Enjoy!

  • Few hours after arrival, the group left for the Orvin Mountains Range

    Expedition The Wall in Antarctica 2000-01 (part 1/5)

    24 pictures posted on the 01.01.2009

    No one has ever better succeeded to show the rare beauty and the pristine virginity of this part of Antarctica (Drauning Maud Land) than french photographer René Robert  when, on assignment for Alain Hubert, he participated to The Wall in Antarctica Expedition in 2000-01. Here is the story of this international adventure.

  • Walking on a field of blue ice is not easy

    Expedition The Wall in Antarctica 2000-01 (part 2/5)

    24 pictures posted on the 01.01.2009

    In this second part of this The Wall in Antarctica Gallery, we continue following the 8 alpinists on their way to go here and there, looking for a suitable peak to climb in the Orvin Mount Range, Drauning Maud Land Antarctica.

  • There are 7 small tents and 2 big dome-tents, each tent has room for 2 persons

    Expedition The Wall in Antarctica 2000-01 (part 3/5)

    24 pictures posted on the 01.01.2009

    The story of the expedition The Wall in Antarctica continues. The peak party had choosen was made of rotten granite. Too dangerous. So they had to change their plan and find another target. Not so difficult task in such an environment. Climbing is going on...

  • While some have gone to Blue One, others carry on climbing and admiring the landscapes

    Expedition The Wall in Antarctica 2000-01 (part 4/5)

    24 pictures posted on the 01.01.2009

    January 1st 2001 : that's it, the south pilar of the Holtanna is conquered. After this victory, some members of the expedition have to leave Antarctica. Meanwhile, Hubert and the rest of his companions carry on  exploring the Orvin Mountains Range. They are completely fascinated. See the photos you'll understand...

  • During January 2001, they still had to install a weather station

    Expedition The Wall in Antarctica 2000-01 (part 5/5)

    24 pictures posted on the 01.01.2009

    These are the last 24 photos of the The Wall in Antarctica gallery. Discover more of the base camp and its atmosphere. See also rare shots of members of the team climbing in the middle of a impressive granite rock face.

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