Dr Heidi Sevestre completes kite-ski expedition supporting polar science

7 February 2026

Amazing feat by glaciologist Dr Heidi Sevestre and explorer Matthieu Tordeur:

They recently completed the “Under Antarctica” expedition, which was a test of human endurance and also the first-ever French crossing of the Antarctic interior by kite-ski, and the first kite-ski expedition dedicated entirely to polar science.

Mad respect and congratulations!

https://www.underantarctica.com/en

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