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From Ottawa to Resolute Bay
Ben just called us (Erskine, the web chaps) from Ottawa, Canada. He and the support team are about to board a flight up to Resolute Bay. Located on the south coast of Cornwallis Island, Resolute Bay is the “jumping off place” for expeditions to the North Pole. From there, Ben will make his way to Ward Hunt Island, where the speed record attempt will begin later this week.
Posted on 17th March ~ 15 comments ~ Continue reading »
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This journal is coming to you from the high Arctic, where Ben Saunders is attempting to set a new world speed record from Ward Hunt Island to the Geographic North Pole. The current record was set in 2005 by a guided team using dog sleds and numerous re-supplies in a time of 36 days 22 hours. Ben’s expedition will be solo and unsupported and on foot. Read more about the expedition and Ben