How do you describe a two-week ski expedition that involves a 10-hour, 150-mile snowmobile approach, climbing and descending giant, virgin couloirs in pink light from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., in front of Warren Miller cameras, on a Norwegian island 500 miles south of the North Pole, where polar bears are not only large but … Continued
After a long day Jack and I are back in Longyearbyen, Norway. We had a long day as Jack and I were airlifted in a MI8 helicopter the last 14 miles to the Geographic North Pole. Then we were quickly put on the AN74 aircraft and flown back to Longyearbyen. Jack had developed a bronchial … Continued
Doug and Jack continued pulling their sleds to the pole today. Still battling southward drifting ice, they managed to hike 9 miles, for about 7 miles of net gain, accounting for the counterproductive drift. Listen to the dispatch here:
After being delayed for a few days due to weather, Doug & Jack are off and have started skiing toward the pole. The two arrived at Barneo camp around midday, and got in about 5 hours of skiing before setting up camp at 8 pm. The next day they got in a full day of … Continued
Greetings from Longyearbyen, Norway. I appreciate all of your good wishes and messages of support. I wanted to let you know that after careful deliberation, I have decided to discontinue my journey to the North Pole. The current conditions here are such that it has been very challenging for any of the 2010 teams … Continued
Hey everyone, We have been delayed another day and are hoping to depart Thursday April 15th at 9am (+1 GMT). Our fingers are crossed that weather clears at Barneo but we made the best of it by renting some snowmobiles today and traveled 100km to the Tempelfjord to the Noorderlicht floating hotel and glacier. We … Continued
On delay in Longyearbyen, Norway. Cyclone at Barneo Ice Station and on a holding pattern until it lifts. New flight is scheduled for April 14th at 9AM. Doug’s dispatch from Longyearbyen Jack Ashton and Dennis Garcia waiting to depart Doug packing fuel for the stove Dennis, Doug, & Jack Dennis packing food AN 74 takeoff … Continued
Jack Ashton and Dennis Garcia The crew is prepared and ready to hit the ice tomorrow! Stay tuned for regular updates.
