The Icecap Crossing, teaser 2
The Icecap Crossing, teaser 2
After 32 days on the ice—hauling a sled 8–10 hours a day, battling everything from rain and sticky snow to -20°C storms—I finally stepped off the Greenland icecap. This journey stretched over 650 kilometers, starting near Tasiilaq on the east coast and ending on the west side. Along the way, our small team negotiated deep crevasses, braved whiteouts, and even explored an abandoned Cold War radar station (DYE3).
Yes, it was tough—especially at 62—but also deeply rewarding. We took turns on polar bear watch in the early days, hunkered down in our tents during killer storms, and held to a “military-style” schedule of 55-minute hauling sessions followed by 10-minute breaks. Through it all, I was reminded how tiny we are in this vast, ever-changing landscape.
I hope you enjoy this reportage of our crossing. Huge thanks to @kensingtontours who made it possible and everyone who made this adventure possible—my teammates, support back home, and all of you for following along!
I wanted to make a film, that was one of the main ideas, but unfortunately there was no time, so it ended up being a reportage. Just a few seconds every day there was time to take out the Iphone and film quickly. A pity because there so much greatness to film.
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