This expedition aimed to gain practical experience of polar travel in preparation for a future full crossing of the Greenland ice cap. Four team members travelled to Kangerlussuaq on Greenland’s west coast, an area known for its challenging pressure ridges and crevasse fields. After delays in Copenhagen due to overbooked flights, the team eventually regrouped in Kangerlussuaq, organised their shipped food and equipment, and arranged jeep transport to the glacier at Point 660.
The expedition involved hauling a heavily loaded pulk and personal rucksacks across difficult terrain, initially using the deteriorated ice road built for industrial operations. Progress was slow due to broken surfaces, rivers, pressure ridges, and extensive crevasse fields, often requiring ferrying gear in multiple runs. Equipment damage—including crampon failures, torn pulk fabric, broken poles, and ripped tents—added to the difficulty. Poor weather, strong winds, rain, and whiteout conditions further complicated navigation and movement.
Despite setbacks, the team advanced several kilometres each day, occasionally taking rest periods to recover from fatigue, foot problems, and minor injuries. Eventually, the team abandoned the pulk to travel faster, reaching the smoother upper ice before turning back toward Point 660 to retrieve supplies. The final days included local trekking, close encounters with musk oxen, and recovery time before flying home.