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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Towards The Final Leg
Published on 07.07.2008 - Greenland Northward Expedition 2008
Following the Hibbert-Bullard duo's example, the two Finns have embarked upon their descent towards the west coast of Greenland. On the way, they have raised some rather interesting topics of conversation.
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Final Assault
Published on 07.07.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
Alex Hibbert and George Bullard have successfully reached their stored provisions. They are now preparing for their descent the coast and their arrival at Qanaaq.
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90 days out on the ice
Published on 02.07.2008 - Greenland Northward Expedition 2008
When they set out on this adventure, the sole aim of the Finns Petri Makela and Petri Vuorenmaa was to spend 90 days out on the Greenland icecap. They are now well on their way to achieving this goal.
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Crossing the 1000-mile mark
Published on 01.07.2008 - General Info
Hibbert and Bullard continue to send back brief snatches of news by SMS and have just crossed the 2000- kilometre mark.
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The Dutchmen safely back home
Published on 23.06.2008 - Notice Expedition
The adventure ended without much drama for the Dutch trio composed of Joep Bovens, Eric Schlameisen and Philipp De Roo as they completed their crossing of Greenland.
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Gently does it!
Published on 23.06.2008 - Greenland Northward Expedition 2008
The two Finns, Pete Makela and Pete Vuorenmaa are just about the last ones still trekking across the Greenland icecap. They expect to arrive at Qaanaaq around mid-July. They are on schedule.
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Pressing on, despite the snow
Published on 23.06.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
Alex Hibbert and George Bullard continue to make progress on their way back, but the frequent snowfalls are not helping them go as quickly as they would like.
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Non-Stop Kiting
Published on 15.06.2008 - Notice Expedition
The three men of the Notice Expedition have worked a series of wonders in terms of the distances covered with their traction kites. Their adventure is now coming to an end.
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On the Homeward Leg
Published on 15.06.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
Alex Hibbert and George Bullard have reached the west coast of Greenland and are back on the icecap again for the return journey.
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Surf To Deep Drilling Projects
Published on 15.06.2008 - Greenland Northward Expedition 2008
The two Finns have had the excellent idea of visiting places of historical interest. This week, they're zooming in on deep drillings.