Places that don't exist
Under the effect of global warming, the glaciers of the Kullorsuaq region are retreating at a frightening speed, revealing islands, peninsulas and bays that have not yet been mapped.We will discover these unexplored lands together that arouse both f
We will take advantage of our adventure to bring back data on the state of the ice pack to the scientific teams working in the area. By measuring the thickness of the ice pack at these high latitudes, we will be their eyes and ha
The inhabitants of Kullorsuaq, masters of the ice and polar conditions, invite you in very limited groups (4 travelers maximum),thanks to their privileged relationship with Nicolas Dubreuil, to share their daily life: dogs, sleds, ice floes, icebergs, fishing, northern lights... an ancestral way of life.
This exceptional adventure is the expedition of a lifetime...
From Upernavik, we will travel two days by snowmobile through breathtaking landscapes and a few rare villages to reach the sm
From there, we will leave by sled and sleep one night in a bivouac on the ice to explore these unknown places. The sled, pulled by fifteen dogs, is the only authorized means of transport to travel in Melville Bay.
During the stay, the temperature will vary between -20° and -40°. In Upernavik, we will provide you with the necessary equipment and accessories for the coldest moments :
Guardians of an ancestral tradition, the inhabitants of Kullorsuaq spend most of their lives navigating by sled on the ice floes and deriving their livelihood from fishing and hunting with immense respect for their nurturing environment.
They honor us by accepting us among them and allowing us to share very special moments of their lives. They will set the pace of this unique mission and offer us access to their world, their customs and their know-how.
To offer you this authentic experience, Nicolas Dubreuil will be your guide and interpreter, allowing you to communicate with them. He will pick you up from and to Upernavik.
An expedition to NorthernGreenland is a physical, moral and financial commitment. In these regions, there is no room for improvisation and approximation. The comfort and safety of all depend on the quality and level of organization.
This expedition can accommodate 4 travelers. It will enable you to live this traditional way of life as close to reality as possible.
We take care of :
As this is a real expedition and not a tourist trip, the extreme conditions, the state of the ice and the pack ice as well as the material and technical hazards may influence the course of the expedition. The program and activities may be modified and adapted according to all these.