Albatros Arctic Circle - Greenland Brochure

AN UNFORGETTABLE
ICE CAMPING AND
TREKKING ADVENTURE
ONLY TWO ICE SHEETS EXIST IN THE WORLD,
NAMELY IN ANTARCTICA AND IN GREENLAND,
WHERE THE SETTLEMENT OF KANGERLUSSUAQ IS
FORTUNATE TO ENJOY A DISTINGUISHING FEATURE:
IT IS THE ONLY PLACE IN GREENLAND WHERE
YOU CAN LITERALLY DRIVE TO THE GREENLAND
ICE SHEET, AND IT IS SITUATED ONLY 25 KM FROM
KANGERLUSSUAQ! FROM ALL OTHER LOCATIONS IN
GREENLAND, YOU MUST HIKE, SAIL OR FLY.
This mini-expedition offered both Summer and
Winter, begins in our 4WD all-terrain vehicle, which
features large panoramic windows, making it easy to
enjoy
the changing landscape along the way. We will drive
approximately one hour to our destination, Point 660,
and hold an important briefing on safety and the
forthcoming activities.
Following the leadership of our experienced guide, we
will venture onto the Greenland Ice Sheet and walk in
the footsteps of legendary explorers such as Fridtjof
Nansen.
Upon reaching our destination, our first priority will
be setting up camp. With our night’s accommodations
in order, it is time to relax with a warm beverage
and enjoy the total silence that prevails only a few
kilometers into the ice sheet. Isolated from modern
electrical appliances and the buzzing of city lights,
this is an extraordinary opportunity to witness the
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) amid the Winter’s
darkness.
Dinner is warm, wholesome and simple, consisting
of freeze-dried food that is easy to carry on such an
expedition. In an environment where no other food
sources are available, this humble meal leaves us
feeling happy and at ease.
Following an adventurous night spent snuggled in our
warm sleeping bags and an energy-packed breakfast,
it is time to get going on our hike.
Following a route across seemingly eternal fields of
ice, we set our sights on Russell Glacier. We must
proceed with thoughtfulness, heeding any potential
ice fissures. Throughout the duration of this
expedition, we will maintain a safe distance from
danger and plot a route across secure terrain.
Crampons and trekking poles will provide each
guest with extra stability. Ropes will not be used.
Depending on the weather conditions, we will
enjoy our packed lunch while in route or back at
base camp. As our adventure concludes, we will
break camp, packing up our goods and leaving only
footprints behind. We will return to civilization,
feeling enriched and awakened by our winter
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