Goals of This Web Site

In addition to supporting the purposes of the APS, it is the goal of this web site to bring public awareness to the many fascinating aspects of the Polar regions.

If you are one of them folks who always thought the North or South poles were simply wastelands of barren ice — you're about to be surprised!

On our web site, you will learn all about the American Polar Society: how it came to be organized, and the explorers, scientists, technicians and adventurers who, along with a growing number of "armchair enthusiasts," make up its membership, which is the very foundation of the Society.

You'll see some fantastic photographs (such as the above), maps and drawings and be able to peruse book and movie reviews about the polar regions. In addition, you can also learn about upcoming events such as reunions and symposiums and find out how to become a member of the Society yourself.

Once you are a member, you may gain access to member-only areas of the site, such as the forum area, where you will be able to chat with other members and perhaps even find associates of whom you've lost track.

Members receive our printed color magazine, The Polar Times, twice a year. You will get a sneak preview of each current issue of the magazine on this site. The Polar Times is filled with interesting and exciting news from both polar regions. Some of it is comes from the world's various news services, and many articles are written specifically for The Polar Times.

Ours is a new site, finally pulling together many decades' worth of history and events. We have much more to add to its pages. But we think we've made a good start!

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Consider yourself warned!

Once bitten by the "ice bug," there is no turning back!
Explore this site at your own risk...and don't be surprised if you
soon find yourself planning your first trip to Ice.

And if you really want to stay in the know, consider joining the American Polar Society. Be sure to read all about the member benefits.