Arctic Expeditions
I met Alain Hubert a while ago and accompanied him for several of his Antarctic Expeditions. This time, I was with him when he started another expedition in the Arctic
After having done his crossing of the Antarctic, Alain decided to try to replicate the adventure, but this time in the Arctic.
For the Arctic Arc expedition, Alain and Dixie Dansecoer planned to cross the Arctic from Russia to Greenland via the North Pole. That means they were both pulling very heavy sledges containing all they needed to survive during roughly two months.
These expeditions were sponsored by Compaq and Rolex, which means I was also in charge of providing branding and marketing material for those brands.
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Russian Arctic
-50°C on the tarmac ... freezing cold.
- Russian Arctic
- February 25, 2007
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Dudinka
The street of the Russian port of Dudinka, one of the gateways to the Russian Arctic.
- Russian Arctic
- February 26, 2007
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Midnight sun
Got out to shoot some pictures. I have to be very careful with these temperatures. February in Russia.
- Russian Arctic
- February 27, 2007
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MI8
The infamous Russian helicopter. These old machines can withstand the cold like no others.
- Russian Arctic
- March 1, 2007
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In Flight
My view from the helicopter on our way to the dropping point.
- Russian Arctic
- March 1, 2007
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Gone
Here they go. See you in a few months, guys.
- Russian Arctic
- March 1, 2007
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Alain and his sledge
This sledge is their lifeline for this Arctic crossing.
- Russian Arctic
- March 1, 2007
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Right before going
I have seen those eyes before, but this is always a very emotional moment.
- Russian Arctic
- March 1, 2007
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The pack
Ice doesn't completely freeze anymore in the area. Now I have witnessed the effects of climate change in Russia.
- Russian Arctic
- March 1, 2007
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Three friends
Alain Hubert, Dixie Dansercoer and Viktor Boyarski right before the departure.
- Russian Arctic
- March 1, 2007