In 20 June 2008 Alan Brook and Kobi Sade begun an unsupported sea kayaking expedition from Kullorsuaq in north-west Greenland. Kullorsuaq, which is located almost 1000km north of the arctic circle, was reached by helicopter flying out of Upernavik. After paddling northwards for a few days to a location where the Greenlandic icecap approaches the ocean, the two kayakers turned south exploring a region of remote wilderness and sparse Greenlandic villages for a period of about 4 weeks. The Blog describe the journey and brings stories and pictures of this high arctic region..

The expedition goal

Photo: Søren Nikolaj Sørensen

The expedition region was chosen by virtue of it being one of the least developed and visited parts of Greenland. In the smaller villages, many families still depend on hunting and fishing as the main source of their income . A ban on the use of mechanically powered vehicles for these pursuits means that the dogsled and traditional kayak are still the primary methods of transport for these hunters.Beyond the personal challenge, the goal of this expedition is to share the experience of this unique part of the world with others by using a variety of media such as satellite blog updates and video and to raise awareness of the importance of the arctic region to our environment.

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