Since 1999, together with Bergans, Rune has been looking for the best Polar expedition clothing possible. For the Summer North Pole expedition we were looking for modifications on the Bergans Antarctica suite made in Microfiber. There will always be some few things to optimize and want changes. During summertime on the Arctic Ocean we new…
Polar explorer and ex-Navy Seal; Rune Gjeldnes is the only person in the world who has crossed both the North Pole and the South Pole, unsupported on ski. 2006 he crossed Antarctica alone and without re-supplies. It was the longest skitrip ever, counting 4804 km in 90 days. In 2000, together with Torry Larsen, he became the…
During several expeditions I have used a special cocking system, which I just call “Willy” It is named after the designer and developer of it, Willy Gautvik. Up through the years I have been lucky to experience different prototypes with good results, Mr. Gautvik has optimised it to be a very light and effective cocking…
Have been working, together with Acapulka, with a new type of sledge for two years. Last winter we had the final product ready after some prototypes. It’s built on the well-tested and successful Arctic Ocean pulk frame. Why making a new sledge? Just because the Arctic Ocean sledge was made for the Arctic Ocean, rubble…
Finally the new tent is ready. Have been working together with the designer at Bergans with an expedition tent during a longer period. It is a two man tent, but if necessary an extreme three man tent. Several prototypes have been made and have been tested in different areas. It is made as a one…
The new design made the pulk to a “Polar Tank” When David Hempleman-Adams and I failed on our North Geographical Pole expedition in 1997, I realized that a new type of sledge had to be designed and developed for the future Arctic Ocean unsupported crossing. Why? The sledge was the reason of our failure. Or…
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