News
This section is featuring the latest news regarding adventure in the polar regions and from the expeditions we are following closely.
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What’s for dinner tonight ?
Published on 30.04.2009 - Hubert at the Humboldt
Do not forget to follow the itinerary of our two friends on the Greenland plateau on our map. We follow their position daily. Today's report is about food by Larry Hunt..
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Summitting the plateau
Published on 29.04.2009 - Hubert at the Humboldt
"Finally, mid afternoon, the wind stops as quickly as it had started. It's a great relief for our ears."
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Drifting southwards
Published on 28.04.2009 - General Info
On 26th April, the two men were 240 km from the geographic North Pole. And even though the pack-ice is not the most hospitable place to be, they have had some terrific luck: the natural drift...
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Hoist the powerkites !
Published on 28.04.2009 - Thule to Thule
News from the two Danes is excellent. On 26th April, they set a record, covering the little matter of 136 km in the day. Under full sail, of course...
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Greenland 4 a Green and Sustainable Land
Published on 28.04.2009 - Emirates NBD Greenland Quest
Adrian Hayes's expedition has just been officially launched in Dubai with a hundred or so schoolchildren attending the event. The trio, consisting of Adrian Hayes, Devon McDiarmid and Derek Crowe, will be setting out in May.
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First readings
Published on 28.04.2009 - Catlin Arctic Survey
Although the trio has not yet reached its goal, it has already started publishing the first results of the observations it took during the first part of the expedition.
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Into the home straight
Published on 28.04.2009 - General Info
No major news to report from this short crossing, except for the dreadful weather the group has had to contend with.
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“We will not move until Mr catabatic goes away ...”
Published on 28.04.2009 - Hubert at the Humboldt
Larry Hunt and Alain Hubert are facing quite strong catabatic winds during their ascent to the plateau. This time, it's Larry who wrote to us. (You can follow their progression on the map published under the Follow-up section)
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Jean-Louis Etienne goes back to North Pole
Published on 28.04.2009 - General Info
After the memorable setback of his dirigible airship in south of France, French explorer Jean-Louis goes back to North Pole.
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A thrilling end to their expedition…
Published on 27.04.2009 - Victorinox North Pole 09 Expedition
The two young Americans, John Huston and Tyler Fish, did everything they could to reach the Pole in time. In fact the final days of their adventure were really thrilling to follow.
