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Latest insights into our latest mission to the Arctic.
Canada’s Arctic ice shelves have almost halved in size over the last six years.
Summer 2011 marks the second lowest sea ice extent on record
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Behind The Scenes
June 13, 2011
What does it take to deliver a sponsored environmental research expedition to one of the most extreme and isolated environments on earth? Here’s a behind the scenes peek at the operational goings-on at Geo Mission HQ in London.
Posted in Blog, Kit, Leader Slides
Kit and Clothing
April 26, 2011
The Arctic Ocean, in the winter and spring season, is one of the most extreme environments on earth. To live, work and (in the Explorers case) travel in these conditions you need kit and clothing that is up to the job.
Posted in Blog, Explorers, Ice Base, Kit, Leader Slides
Explorers vs Ice Base
March 2, 2010
The equipment that the two teams will be taking with them looks the same on paper, but in practice the type of kit and the quantity of it is very different. Take tents as a prime example. Today,Charlie, Ann and Martin pitched the tent that they will be sleeping in during their scientific journey to [...]
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