The Three Phases Of An Expedition - Part 1
Most people who join a professionally organized expedition tend to think of it as one big event that has a start date and an end date....
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- Sep 13
- 3 min
Being Recognized By Heads Of State
The recent deaths of Queen Elizabeth ll and Mikhail Gorbachev, two heads of state who touched the world of polar exploration in their own...
- Sep 9
- 4 min
Ask The Expert - How Your Expedition Can Make A Difference
We love it when people think about the positive "big picture" benefits that can come from their adventures; and we are huge believers in...
- Aug 12
- 2 min
The Good News In The Bad
If you listened to NPR or BBC news on August 12, 2022, or any other major news source, you likely heard the disheartening evidence that...
- Jul 20
- 4 min
Staying Comfortable In Extreme Conditions
I love being comfortable. In fact I consider it a top priority on all my expeditions. My friends who aren't professional guides laugh at...
- Jul 13
- 4 min
Traversing Europe's Largest Glacier - How I Fell In Love With Snow Camping And Pulling A Sled.
Before embarking on the wild adventure that is the Vatnajokull Ski Traverse, it is a given that any first-timer is going to feel...
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Best Kept Secrets
There's something about sharing "best kept secrets" that feels really good. Especially when you know they will make someone happy... and...
- May 31
- 1 min
Greenland Crossing is complete!
The heli pick up was a success and our team arrived back in Kangerlussuaq yesterday where they promptly found the closest pizza and...
- May 30
- 1 min
Reaching “Dog “Camp” means it’s a wrap!
Yesterday our Greenland team got to “dog camp“ which is the point at which they will say goodbye to Salo and Harald, who will turn around...
- May 25
- 1 min
Exploring DYE 2
Yesterday (May 24), the team skied 21km to reach DYE 2. Whiteout conditions, along with a headwind, and frigid temps made it a very...
- May 23
- 1 min
Iceland Team Has Finished
After a long, slippery day yesterday, the team finally set foot on solid group once again, successfully completing their crossing of the...
- May 21
- 1 min
Last Night on the Glacier
Another challenging day of travel for our Iceland team. The first part of the day was marked by drizzle and poor visibility, but in the...
- May 21
- 1 min
Storm Moving In
Our Greenland Team has gotten into a rhythm of skiing 22km per day, as they did again today in good conditions. This make 16 days of...
- May 20
- 1 min
The "Water Glacier"
In Icelandic, "Vatn" means water and "jokull" means glacier. So Vatnajokull translates to water glacier, and today it stayed true to its...
- May 20
- 1 min
From Warm and Dry to Cold and Wet
May 19th Update: The team left the warm sanctuary of the hut this morning, making their way toward Hermanskaro Pass. From the moment they...
- May 18
- 1 min
A Sweaty Day in Greenland
They team made another 20km of progress Westward today in beautifully clear and calm conditions. In fact, the weather was downright...
- May 18
- 1 min
Basking in the Volcano Sauna
The team had a breakfast of pancakes and bacon this morning, and from what we hear, they are spending as much time as possible in the...
- May 17
- 1 min
May 17th Greenland Audio Update
The team ticked off another 22km in calm, clear conditions today. They are very near the summit of their crossing and, if all goes well,...
- May 17
- 1 min
Tough Day In Iceland
The team reported in this afternoon after a VERY long day on the trail. After almost 10hrs of travel in "abysmal" conditions, they made...
- May 16
- 1 min
The Iceland Crossing Has Begun
We are happy to report that the Iceland Team is finally on skis and making their way across the Vatnajokull Glacier. Yesterday, they were...