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Airplane Recovery in Antarctica: Part 2

Nora Sawyer — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:13:36 +0000

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.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Arctic Kingdom provided the camp infrastructure, facilitating Katabatic’s onsite repair and salvage operation and providing the necessary equipment for a successful outcome.

AK Outfits Antarctic Airplane Recovery

Nora Sawyer — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:40:44 +0000

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!

New Site: ZargesCases.ca

Nora Sawyer — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:39:06 +0000

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.

New On Flickr: Airboats

Nora Sawyer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:21:45 +0000

Visit our Flickr page for more images, including our full array of airboat photos.

Greetings from the Outdoor Adventure Show!

Nora Sawyer — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:01:37 +0000

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.

Join Us At the Outdoor Adventure Show!

Nora Sawyer — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:42:31 +0000

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!

This Week on Flickr: Zodiac Boats

Nora Sawyer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:13:22 +0000

Zodiac Gallery on Flickr

This Week on Flickr: Camp Life

Nora Sawyer — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:37:53 +0000

This week’s new Flickr photos include several of camp life on Arctic Kingdom expeditions. Our camps allow expedition members to experience some of earth’s most extreme environments in relative comfort, with gourmet food, warm accommodations, and even electricity and communications technology. Check out our Flickr stream for more scenes from our homes at the edge of the world.

Canada Goose End of Season Blow Out!!

Kristyn Thoburn — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:02:14 +0000

Canada Goose Parka fans – pay attention – this is your lucky day! Arctic Kingdom’s annual End of Season Blow Out has started! For those of you who don’t know, every year, we purchase brand new Canada Goose Expedition Parkas for our adventurers to wear on our arctic expeditions. They are worn for approximately four weeks, drycleaned, and are now ready to sell, good as new. We also have a number of BRAND NEW parkas and pants for sale as well. Some of the models we are have are the Expedition, Expedition Vostok, Snow Mantra, Baffin Anorak, Nomad Storm Jacket, Nomad Storm Pants, and Wilderdown Pants. Check out what we have for sale here: http://www.arctickingdom.com/store/canadagoose.php

Or email me at gear@arctickingdom.com for more information.

Don’t miss this one of a kind opportunity to gear up for winter for a fraction of the cost!

Great Deals on Winter Gear

Nora Sawyer — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:28:03 +0000

Don't they look warm?

As our summer season winds to a close, we’re cleaning out our expedition closets. And that means that, as all of you in the Northern Hemisphere gear up for winter, we’ve got some great deals on new parkas and snow pants, as well as some even better deals on gear that has survived a summer of use in the Arctic.

All of our used gear is clean, in good repair, and thoroughly field tested. Check out our Special Offers page, and take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts!