Arctic

Crossing Canada From North to South

In 2018, six young Canadians completed a 1,500km canoe...

A Polar Traveler Looks at Winter K2

Although I've lived in the Canadian Rockies for over...

Russian Woman Sets Longest Under-Ice Swim Record

Yekaterina Nekrasova, 40, has broken the world record for...

Top Expeditions 1970-2020, #2: North Pole Round Trip

It was a project so daunting that even Borge...

Top Expeditions 1970-2020, #4: North Pole at Night

In 2006, during the long, dark arctic winter, Borge...

Surviving Extreme Winter Dangers

In winter travel, physical suffering, mental hardship, and discomfort...

The Weird Natural Rock Art of Lake Baikal

Poetically known as Baikal Zen, this rare effect happens...

Weekend Warm-Up: Stødig

Living in the fast lane isn’t for everyone. This...

Greenland, Updated: An Evacuation and Some First Ascents

Norwegian guide Are Johansen and British client Preet Chandi...

Greenland Expeditions: One Retreats, One Evacuates, One Nears the Finish

Poor conditions have continued on the Greenland Ice Sheet,...

Storms, Deep Snow Hinder Greenland Expeditions

Despite unfavorable conditions, the three Greenland expeditions are progressing...

Man Killed by Polar Bear in Svalbard

An unidentified man died yesterday after being attacked by...

Northwest Passage Sailor Ignores Arctic COVID Restrictions

Every summer, a half dozen cruise ships and a...

Surprise! Expeditions Head to Greenland

Despite travel challenges, a few determined groups of trekkers...

Weekend Warm-Up: Coppermine River Expedition 2012

How would you spend a getaway with the boys?...

Open, Opening or Closed: Adventure Destinations in the Summer of COVID

Countries around the globe are at very different stages...

Base Camp Chat: Video Interview with Polar Guide Eric Philips

In this first in a series of video interviews...

Coping with Isolation and Extremes: Interview with Peter Suedfeld

Climbing mountains, skydiving and polar expeditions are some peoples...

Three Training Locations for Polar Travelers

For the aspiring polar sledder, gaining the necessary experience...

Transarctic Kiters Finish 6-Year Crossing of Siberia

In 2015, a group of Russian explorers began a...

10 Things You Should Avoid Doing in the Polar Regions

  1. Wearing tight garments Technical compression socks and underwear may...

Lake Baikal 2020 Crossing: Short Talk with Adventurers

Lake Baikal (Siberia, Russia) is the world’s largest lake...

Arctic 2020: The Final Roundup

With no new expeditions starting because of COVID-19, the...

Lake Baikal 2020: Season Wrap-up

Lake Baikal crossings have ended for the year. All...

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