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Expedition at its Greatest: Interview with Sara Jenner
We talked to Sara Jenner about how she got into this work, what she loves about polar travel, and why having a home base isn’t on her agenda
HDS13-23, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis
After a night of Northern lights galore, stretching across the skies all above us and dancing merrily, we awoke to perfect light conditions,
Oceanwide’s First Female Captain: Interview with Miia Holma
Miia Holma captained her first Oceanwide voyage to Svalbard in July. Nothing too exceptional about that until you consider she’s our first f
Wanny Woldstad: First Female Hunter on Svalbard
Wanny Woldstad was the first female trapper on Svalbard, but she preferred to think of herself as simply a trapper
PLA13-23, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis
On several occasions, there was a loud noise like rumbling thunder when a nearby iceberg would begin to partly collapse.
PLA12-23, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland, Aurora Borealis
Three massive fin whales had gracefully breached the surface and our attention was immediately drawn to this amazing natural spectacle.
HDSXX23, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Kvitoya - Farthest North
We were amazed by the sheer numbers of birds on the water, on the cliffs, and in the air. The vast majority of the birds were Brünnichs guil
HDS11x23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of polar bear & ice
We were just finishing breakfast when Marcel, our expedition leader, made the long-awaited announcement: "Friends, we have just spotted a po
PLA11-23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, in the realm of polar bear & ice
Searching for polar bears feels a bit like finding a needle in a haystack, but we know that they are here and with yellowish colored fur.
Whales, South Georgia, and Bill Smith
Bill frequently raises money for SGHT through his drawings, which are focused on South Georgia and polar expedition travel.
HDS10x23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
The serene atmosphere and remnants of past whaling activities evoke contemplation about humanity's relationship with nature.
PLA09-23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - in the realm of polar bear & ice
Being in the pack ice, hearing it move, seeing the colors, and feeling the magical atmosphere at the top of the globe is a unique experience
HDS09-23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice, Cleaning th
From the Zodiacs, the glacier front provided a dramatic and awe-inspiring view, a testament to the power and beauty of nature.
PLA08-23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - in the realm of polar bear & ice
Fin whales are the second largest animal in the world, only a few meters shorter than a blue whale, and we could clearly hear its blow as it
Svalbard vs. the Canadian Arctic
Svalbard and the Canadian Arctic vary in terms of what they offer expedition travelers. They offer similar scenery, but their remoteness and
PLA07-23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - in the realm of polar bear & ice
The beauty was all around us! The Arctic landscape was so stunning and diverse.
HDS06-23, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
Cubs were extremely curious and playful which led to a very exciting sighting.
PLA06-23, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of polar bear & pack ice
The pressure was on to find the true king of the Arctic. It had to be somewhere!
HDS05-23, trip log, East Spitsbergen - Summer Solstice
The short and medium hikers stayed closer to the shoreside, watching Reindeer and a Polar Fox going about their business.
PLA05-23, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of polar bear & pack ice
To our surprise, there was a walrus lying on an ice floe just right next to our ship.
PLA04-23, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of polar bear & birds - Summer Solst
In the afternoon we approached Raudfjorden where there still was a lot of fast ice.