Christiane Drieux – The northernmost friendship in the world
An encounter in north-west Greenland throws into question the plans of a sportswoman and traveller who embarks on a profound relationship with the Inughuit people.
Expedition cruise ship organization visited Ilulissat to ease increasing tensions
Arctic cruise ship operators have faced headwinds in Greenland this summer, but AECO, an organization representing their interests, hopes that a three-day visit last week will be the start of a needed dialogue.
How a professional bicycle race is showcasing Norway’s Arctic landscapes
The four-stage-long Arctic Race of Norway finished with an uphill sprint in Bodø yesterday.
Cross-country skiing in Antarctica with Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), a leading expedition provider, has announced that it will be organizing cross-country skiing races at Union Glacier for the first time in the upcoming Antarctic season.
Courtesy exercises on the edge of the Arctic pack ice
The French, Danish and Icelandic navies performed search and rescue maneuvers at sea with the most powerful icebreaker in the NATO zone, a tourist liner flying the flag of the French islands of Wallis and Futuna.
Towards a regulation of Antarctic tourism
The growth of tourism in Antarctica is not without concern for the Treaty’s Consultative Parties. In a press release issued at the end of the Kochi meetings, its Secretariat announced its intention to provide a better framework for this activity. But views still differ widely.
The Polar Retrospective – Arctic tourism like hiking in the polar night
Tourism in Arctic regions is increasingly at the center of a debate between politics, science and industry, and searching for solutions seems like a hike in the polar night.
Nuuk Airport postpones terminal opening
It is not unusual for complex buildings such as airports to occasionally experience delays. However, it is special if the commissioning is canceled just on the evening before.
New Svalbard report: Stronger national control by Norway and fewer ships
In the recently published new white paper on Svalbard, the Norwegian government announces, among other things, its intention to strengthen national control in many areas of society.
Antarctica – Overcapacity leaves its first traces
The “Hanseatic Spirit” of the German shipping company Hapag Lloyd Cruises was actually supposed to sail to Antarctica several times this coming winter. This will now come to nothing.
Greenland’s new tourism law could render some areas “no-go zones”
The new law is currently under public consultations, so tour operators and other stakeholders are wary to discuss it publicly.
Environmentalists demand regulations for Antarctic tourism
In view of a sharp increase in tourism in the Antarctic region, which is severely affected by climate change, environmental protection organizations are calling for countermeasures.
CNFRAA Science Days, pursuing the best possible polar science
Representatives of all the disciplines involved in French-speaking polar science met in Strasbourg to discuss and present their research projects. The French National Committee for Antarctic and Arctic Research added logistics and interactions with tourism to its list of concerns.
Ultima Antarctic Expeditions Unveils Exclusive 250 guests limit for 2024-2025 Season
This article is published as part of an advertising partnership with Ultima Antarctica Expeditions Cape Town-based Ultima Antarctic Expeditions has announced the opening of bookings for its 2024-2025 season. With only 250 seats available for the entire season, this is a rare opportunity to experience the wonders of the southernmost continent. The company is no […]
Polar marathons are on the rise
The mindset of the Arctic and Antarctic marathon runners seems to be: “if I have to run 42 kilometers, it may as well be in beautiful surroundings,” a marathon organizer tells Polar Journal.
Chilean lawyers explore regulations in Antarctica
Chilean lawyers have been sent to Antarctica to study the possibility of harmonising legislation in this region in terms of standards and biosafety linked to the introduction of avian flu and its consequences for wildlife and human activities.
How can we reinvent polar research in France?
This week in Brest, a meeting of researchers shows that the scientific community is rethinking its approach to polar issues.
Signs of stress visible in the infrared
How can we distinguish between calls of recognition and those of distress in a dense penguin breeding colony? The answer lies in the infrared radiation of these animals.
Miki cooks Inuit food on cruise ships to teach passengers about his culture
Musk ox, reindeer and soon, perhaps, seal are among the dishes that start onboard dialogues about sustainability and cultural differences.
Difficult working conditions for foreign guides in Lapland
Lack of rest time, training and equipment, working conditions can be difficult for foreign guides working in Lapland.
Schumann-Reisen discontinues Arctic and Antarctic tours
“Traveling to the Poles is a very special and fascinating experience. Our guests who wanted to experience this with us regret that we no longer offer these trips.”
Ice Alaska – Art made of ice
The World Ice Art Championships have been held in Fairbanks for over 30 years. The event is organized by the non-profit organization Ice Alaska.
Arctic Circle Trail on its way to a tax?
Greenland Arctic Circle Trail attracts more and more visitors every year. The number of visitors is not without stakes for a hike that could become chargeable.
New penguin colony discovered near the Antarctic peninsula
Viking Ocean Cruises announced that its expedition team has made the discovery of a new, previously unknown chinstrap penguin colony on Díaz Rock in Antarctica.
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