Matthew Henson: 10 Facts About the Remarkable Polar Explorer
Matthew Henson was a remarkable explorer and possibly the first person to stand at the North Pole. He embodied the traits and...
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May 302 min read
What A Finish!
One exciting final update from Team Cocoa-Motive! What a day! All of our days have been epic in different ways and today was no...
May 292 min read
Hello From the East Coast!
Team Mambo No.5 (aka Team Ski Strap): Hello from the East Coast and our journey's end! It's hard to accurately put our last day into...
May 281 min read
Congratulations to Team 1!!
We are so excited to share that Team Ski Strap has officially made it to the east coast! A massive congratulations to Taylor's team for...
May 261 min read
Another Stormy Day
Team Ski Strap: "Had another rest day today as the storm continued until late afternoon. We considered packing up and moving, but decided...
May 252 min read
Snow, Sleet, and Rain
Team Ski Strap: "We had a lovely first rest day today. It has been windy and wet all day long, and we were quite happy to be warm and dry...
May 242 min read
Nearing the Finish Line
Team Ski Strap: "James from Team Mambo No5 here! We got ever closer to the east coast today covering our team's personal best of 19...
May 232 min read
Getting Closer to the Coast!
Team Ski Strap: "What a special day today, with lots of highlights. When I left the tent this morning, I saw a small bird sitting in my...
May 221 min read
Windy Forecast
Team Ski Strap: Day 23! Team 1 continued on through tough sastrugi today. With winds and a tough landscape, their day was a bit shorter...
May 211 min read
Happy Birthday, CP!
Team Cocoa-Motive: "Today has been another very awesome day because it is CP's birthday! How lucky are we to have two people with...
May 201 min read
Spectacularly Sunny Day
Team Ski Strap: "We had another lovely day of skiing in Greenland today. For the 3rd or 4th day in a row, we have had picture-perfect...
May 192 min read
A Birthday on the Ice
Team Ski Strap: "James here again! We've finished day 20 and covered our largest distance yet, 16 miles. Starting out at -13 F, we...
May 182 min read
Conducive Conditions!
Our Greenland expedition teams have been graced by the presence of a variety of bird species, adding a touch of vibrancy to the icy...
May 171 min read
Celebrating Constitution Day from Greenland
"Gratulere med dage Norway. What a perfect 17th of May. We had a chilly morning at -22 degrees, a full day of sunshine, and nice snow...
May 161 min read
The Summit
Team 1 has made it to the summit of the ice cap! Go team!! Team Ski Strap (previously known as Team Haribo): "Hi, it's James here from...
May 151 min read
A Proper Winter Day on the Ice
Team Haribo: "Finally a proper winter day. It was -20 degrees the whole day and we had a 24 mph tailwind. Nearly perfect, sunny...
May 141 min read
A Little Background on DYE 2
DYE Station #2 in Greenland was a pivotal part of the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line, a network established during the Cold War to...
May 131 min read
Hitting Mileage Goals
Team Haribo: "Overall, you might think that the long days on skis would be boring. For me personally, I am still captivated by this...
May 121 min read
Not Your Typical Mother's Day
Shout out to the moms who are spending their Mother's Day skiing across the vastness of Greenland! Go Annie & Trudi! Team Haribo: Another...
May 111 min read
Our Two Teams Cross Paths
Team Haribo: Team 1 took a partial rest day today at Dye 2 and had the opportunity to explore the spooky old building throughout the...
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