Antarctica Suite

After testing and failing, modifying and testing I have become very satisfied with the new Bergans Antarctica wind clothing. On the Arctic Ocean 2000 we become very happy with the microfiber which was used. Testing clothing and the new sledge. It was surprisingly endurable fabric. Bergans has not been abel to find the same, however the…

The Arctic Ocean sledge

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…

ARCTIC OCEAN 2000

The World’s First and only Unsupported Crossing of the Arctic Ocean The expedition team was Norwegians Rune Gjeldnes & Torry Larsen Arctic Ocean 2000 is an exceptional account of an exceptional expedition. The world’s first successful unsupported crossing of the Arctic Ocean. It’s been called the world’s worst skiing trip, the last challenge of thegreat classic…