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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Changing initial plans
Published on 25.04.2008 - New “handisport” adventure
Even seemingly less extreme and hazardous adventures can experience setbacks. The three-man expedition has fallen behind schedule and has now had to abandon its plans to climb Mount Newtontoppen.
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A wonderful trip
Published on 25.04.2008 - 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition
Throughout this entire journey, which is taking them from Resolute Bay to Eureka, the scenery has been nothing short of grandiose. And meanwhile, Will Steger's expedition continues gently on its way...
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The long descent has begun
Published on 25.04.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
Despite the bad weather, the two men are making steady progress across the Greenland icecap.
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Bear territory
Published on 13.04.2008 - 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition
Steger's team has passed through an area of Ellesmere Island that appears to be a popular gathering place for bears.
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“Ready to put in the big miles…”
Published on 13.04.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
Alex Hibbert and his companion George Bullard are in great shape and ready to press on.
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Alone at Last !
Published on 08.04.2008 - 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition
Will Steger's group left Resolute Bay on 4 April for its journey into the remote areas of Ellesmere Island. Before them, 60 days of exploration and testimony.
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Bye bye Ben
Published on 06.04.2008 - North Pole Speed Record
After 8 days on the ice and at a position of N.83.57.686 W. 074.12.566 Ben Saunders' expedition to become the fastest man to walk solo and unsupported to the North Pole is over following the critical failure of his ski equipment.
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Northwards
Published on 06.04.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
Hibbert and Bullard are still progressing northwards.
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They’re On Their Way!
Published on 31.03.2008 - The TisoTransGreenland Expedition
Alex Hibbert and George Bullard are now on their way. They've just completed their ascent of the glacier which has taken them on to Greenland's polar icecap.
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The First Difficulties Crop Up
Published on 30.03.2008 - North Pole Speed Record
Ben Saunders has been on the ice since Wednesday 26 March. He's hoping to get to the pole in less than 30 days, solo and unaided.
