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June 22nd, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in ACTIVITIES, Upcoming Trip
Here’s a great video that was just uploaded to the Arctic Kingdom YouTube page. It shows John Davidson piloting a balloon over Clyde River on Baffin Island.
John will be leading balloon-centered Arctic Kingdom expeditions next year. Consider this a preview!
June 13th, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in Gear, Projects, Recent Trips
As promised, here is the video footage of the airplane recovery operation in Queen Maude Land, Antarctica that Arctic Kingdom collaborated on with Katabatic Consulting and Kenn Borek Air. I love this video, because it really gives a sense of the scope of the operation, which involved rescuing, repairing and flying a downed plane from its location on a remote Antarctic plateau 3,300 meters above sea level.
Arctic Kingdom provided the camp infrastructure, facilitating Katabatic’s onsite repair and salvage operation and providing the necessary equipment for a successful outcome.
June 10th, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in Gear, Projects, TRIPS
We recently collaborated with Katabatic Medical Consulting and Kenn Borek Air Ltd. on the salvage of a crash-landed DC-3. Located at a site over 3,300 meters above sea level in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, the remote crash site presented a number of challenges, including the logistical puzzle of supplying an operation at such a remote and location.
Mike Tayloe of Katabatic called upon Arctic Kingdom to outfit the mission. “We had very specific needs and very tight schedule,” Tayloe notes. “Arctic Kingdom was able to facilitate any and everything we asked for, supplying the appropriate equipment to support Katabatic Constulting’s needs for a successful project outcome.”
Based on Katabatic’s specifications Arctic Kingdom was able to procure, pack and ship the necessary equipment — including tents from the High Arctic — in under three weeks. This sort of world-wide logistical management is what we specialize in, ensuring that every one of our expeditions is outfitted on time and on budget, without compromising safety or quality.
Tune in tomorrow for video footage of the recovery operation!
May 21st, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in AK NEWS, Gear
In our photos from George River, you might have noticed some distinctive silver cases cropping up again and again.
These Zarges Cases are rugged and secure, standing up to the extraordinary trails we regularly face on our expeditions to the Arctic. We’ve relied on these products for over a decade, so we’re proud to be able to bring these cases to other adventurers as an authorized reseller. Visit the site today, and find out how we can outfit your expedition with some of the most lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant customizable cases on the market.
March 26th, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in AK NEWS, Books
You don’t have to wait until April 22 to start enjoying Océans, the documentary about the world’s oceans that we’re so proud to have been a part of. The companion book is out in stores, with photos, text, and even behind-the-scenes shots of what it took to film in some of the most challenging environments on earth.
Not just an authoritative, wide-ranging guide to the world’s oceans, this is also a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of practical film-making under demanding, often difficult, sometimes downright dangerous conditions… and, last but by no means least, it’s a clear-eyed, timely, persuasive preview of future seas: what we might have if we act now–and what we will surely get if we don’t.
The book is available through online retailers, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookstore!
March 12th, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in AK PRODUCTS & SERVICES, Client Reports, Filmmakers
Last week, we featured some footage from the Spanish television show Desafio Extremo, which features travel adventures all over the globe. Arctic Kingdom had the pleasure of bringing the Desafio Extremo crew north for their Buceo Ártico episode, and we’re really excited with the moments they were able to capture on film.
Over on the Desafio Extremo website, they’re hosting a poll, where viewers can vote for their favorite trip from the current season. Personally, we’re partial to one episode in particular. But really, can you blame us?
In the video below (Jesús y María al final logran encontrarse con los narvales) Jesús and Maria encounter a narwhal at last. There’s gorgeous underwater footage leading up to it, but, if you’re too impatient, skip to 2:30 to see the whale!
Vote Arctic! Vote Often!
March 9th, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in Gear, Photographers, Sports
February 27th, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in AK NEWS, Gear
All this weekend, we’re at the Outdoor Adventure Show at Toronto’s International Centre. Stop by the booth for information on our expeditions, to check out the gear we’re offering for sale, or just to hear some stories from the ice! Visit the Adventure Show website for hours and directions.
February 25th, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in AK NEWS, Gear, Uncategorized
We like outdoor adventures.
This Friday through Sunday, Arctic Kingdom will be at Toronto’s Outdoor Adventure Show, Canada’s largest outdoor adventure expo. Visit our booth to get information about our expeditions and trips, get some great deals on expedition gear, or just say hello!
The Adventure Show will be at the International Centre, near Pearson International Airport. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $12, or you can save money by purchasing advance tickets online. Visit the Adventure Show website for hours and details, including directions to the venue.
Hope to see you there!
February 23rd, 2010 | By Nora Sawyer | Filed in Gear
