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Tag Archives: Unsupported North Pole crossing

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.
Nord 14
Down in Priestly Gl, Mt. Shafer in the background
Down in Priestly Gl, Mt. Shafer in the background
Devils Cave
Devils Cave
First Summer North Pole expedtion with Cecilie Skog
First Summer North Pole expedtion with Cecilie Skog
Muskedunder rørgate
Above the mountains
Above the mountains
Baalsrud - Bredalen
Baalsrud – Bredalen
Sjoa testing
Sjoa testing
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
Airborne
Airborne
Thirsty Bjorn - Devils Cave
Thirsty Bjorn – Devils Cave
Towards North
Towards North
Rio Merevari. Last preparation before new rapids.
Rio Merevari. Last preparation before new rapids.
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
Stunning view above Hamn
Stunning view above Hamn
Photoshoot Bergans
Photoshoot Bergans
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