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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The Last Days of the Expedition
Published on 11.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
A final rush for the two men. With a superb view of snowy mountains before them and only 47 km left to cover, they are now definitely approaching the coast.
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And now, the end is near…
Published on 10.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
It appears that the two men are gradually leaving the area where the ice is completely disjointed. By Saturday evening, they were just 72 km from Greenland.
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The Gods really need to stay with us
Published on 08.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
Yesterday, Alain and Dixie were back in a zone more dangerous than ever. The challenge is back...
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Land in Sight !
Published on 07.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
Yesterday was a big day for Alain and Dixie : at 11 45 am, they saw through the hazy distance a first outline of the Greenland mountains. It was an emotional moment.
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The Challenge Continues
Published on 06.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
While the Greenland coast is approaching, the two men's progression is getting harder each day.
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The Arctic Arc Contest
Published on 06.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
To thank you all for the great support during the Arctic Arc expedition, the International Polar Foundation invites you to participate in an online contest. The goal is to guess how many kilometres will have been walked and skied by Alain and Dixie by the end of their trip. You will have to guess the number of kilometres displayed by their GPS at the end of the expedition.
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One Day After Another
Published on 05.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
Today, more than yesterday but less than tomorrow, the difficulties are increasing during the end of this expedition. Alain and Dixie are having fun...
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May 2007: the new crew gets down to work
Published on 05.06.2007 - Tara Arctic
After the rotation of the expedition members and scientists, the Tara crew has got back to work. But before resuming their scientific duties, they first had to remove all the snow from the boat.
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Cracking Sounds All Over!
Published on 03.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
Although Saturday was one of the most extenuating days of the expedition, Dixie and Alain walked for ten hours and progressed 15 kilometres.
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Danger Zone straight ahead!
Published on 01.06.2007 - The Arctic Arc
A huge zone of fractured ice has come up between the expedition and its arrival point along the coast of Greenland. As a result, the men must change their direction and walk around the zone in question. Serious worries amongst the expedition.
