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..
This an fantastic scene from the classic film "Nanook of the North" by Robert Flaherty. The film was shot in 1922 and documents the life of Nanook, an Inuit hunter and his family as they struggle to survive in the harsh conditions of the arctic region. "Nanook of the North" is considered to be the first documentary ever made and is a truly joyous film experience
I agree, a great film! I actually met some of the people in the film when teaching in Puvirngnituq in the mid '70's. They had been children and infants in the film, but had memories of it being made.
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I agree, a great film! I actually met some of the people in the film when teaching in Puvirngnituq in the mid '70's. They had been children and infants in the film, but had memories of it being made.
Good luck on your trip this summer!
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