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Tag Archives: Unsupported North Pole crossing

Arrival Canada 20 years ago

3rd of June, after 109 days on the ice we finally made it onto shore at Cape Discovery, were our welcome team was surprisingly waiting for us. With smiles, hugs, cakes and emotion. We felt we had lots of energy left to continue further, but then suddenly all energy is gone. The last 100´s meters…

June 3, 2020 in Book, Expeditions, Lectures, News, Outdoor, Television.

Birthdayparty on the Arctic Ocean

11th of April 2000. Rune: happy Birthday, Torry. 29 years. You’re finally becoming a grown-up. This is actually the third time we’re celebrating your birthday on thee ice. I feel bad about not having brought him something special, but I did make an effort. Saved up some goodies. 25 Davidoff cigars, two bars of New…

April 11, 2020 in Book, Expeditions, Lectures, Outdoor, Television.

20 years – Arctic Ocean 2000

This season it is 20 years anniversary of the first and only unsupported crossing of the Arctic Ocean, from Russia to Canada. 1500 local time, 16th of February 2000 Torry Larsen and Rune Gjeldnes started off from Cape Arctichesky, Siberia. What they did not know but hoping for; they had begun on the first and only…

April 10, 2020 in Book, Expeditions, Featured, Lectures, News, Outdoor, Television.
Rio Merevari. Last preparation before new rapids.
Rio Merevari. Last preparation before new rapids.
Thirsty Bjorn - Devils Cave
Thirsty Bjorn – Devils Cave
A short break and rest, before the next leg.
A short break and rest, before the next leg.
Final approach. Photo: Merete Wiken Dees
Final approach. Photo: Merete Wiken Dees
Baalsrud - Bredalen
Baalsrud – Bredalen
Photoshoot Bergans
Photoshoot Bergans
Devils Cave
Devils Cave
Down in Priestly Gl, Mt. Shafer in the background
Down in Priestly Gl, Mt. Shafer in the background
Stunning view above Hamn
Stunning view above Hamn
Towards North
Towards North
Muskedunder rørgate
Airborne
Airborne
Above the mountains
Above the mountains
Nord 14
End of Arctic Ocean 2000. 550 km just with a Bergans.
End of Arctic Ocean 2000. 550 km just with a Bergans.
Camp - Sarisarinama
Camp – Sarisarinama
First Summer North Pole expedtion with Cecilie Skog
First Summer North Pole expedtion with Cecilie Skog
Sjoa testing
Sjoa testing
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