I recently completed an unsupported ski crossing of Greenland from west to east, spanning 26 days, which included two rest days. The primary objective of the expedition was to document the former radar station DYE2, located at 66°29′30″N, 46°18′19″W, and I’m pleased to report it was a success. In total, we traversed 601km across the world’s second largest ice cap, covering about 80% of Greenland’s surface. The journey started at Point 660 and concluded in Isortoq. We faced temperatures as low as -30 degrees and encountered numerous challenges that required immediate repairs with the tools we carried. It was a profound learning experience for me; I adapted more each day to the severe conditions. The final week pushed me to my physical limits, with days of skiing up to 18 hours and sleeping only 3 hours, culminating in a record-breaking 52.6km in one day. In a last effort to reach Isortoq in time to catch our helicopter, we pushed for 23 hours, taking only brief breaks for planning, eating, and skiing a 45km stretch, which included extensive portaging through extremely challenging terrain. We completed our tasks on time. I am incredibly grateful for this extraordinary experience and everything I learned along the way. I would like to thank @merlin.explore who introduced me to this field. Unfortunately, he was unable to lead the expedition as planned due to a bereavement in his family. I would also like to thank the amazing group of Norwegians I joined for the expedition across the ice cap. This will definitely not be my last time facing such conditions.
#greenland #dye2 #unsupported
ICEWORM documenting an unsupported ski crossing of Greenland from west to east. The central aim of the project was to reach and record the former radar station DYE-2 (66°29°30°N, 46°18°19°W), once part of the Cold War–era DEW Line.
Over a period of 26 days, including two rest days, the expedition covered 601 km across the world’s second-largest ice sheet. The journey began at Point 660 and ended in Isortoq, moving through a vast, hostile, and nearly featureless landscape.
Temperatures dropped to –30°C, equipment failures were frequent, and all repairs had to be carried out using the limited tools carried along. Each day demanded adaptability, endurance, and problem-solving under extreme conditions.
The final week pushed physical and mental limits to their extremes: up to 18 hours of skiing per day, minimal sleep, and a record distance of 52.6 km in a single day. In a final push to reach Isortoq in time for the helicopter pickup, the team continued for 23 hours straight, covering 45 km, including prolonged portaging through exceptionally challenging terrain.
Our unsupported ski traverse from Longyearbyen to Pyramiden, across the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, took us 12 days and covered approximately 185 kilometers. Along the way, we faced various challenges and had fascinating encounters with the harsh Arctic environment.
From enduring a powerful storm to navigating impassable, fragile sea ice, the traverse tested our limits. At the same time, we were rewarded with breathtaking encounters with Svalbard’s wildlife, all bathed in the unique and beautiful Arctic light.
@houdinisportswear #Houdini #Svalbard #Arctic
Wakhan Corridor Loop 2025 ⥀
Spending 16 days in the Wakhan Corridor and covering around 411 kilometers at high altitude — with our highest point reaching 4,900 meters — was quite a challenge for my first proper bikepacking trip, involving as much pushing and carrying as actual riding. In return, I was rewarded with breathtaking landscapes and a level of hospitality I could never have imagined finding in such a remote region.
@rose_bikes@brooksengland@tailfincycling@nitecorede@safelightberlin
The ROT-54 is a 54-meter radio-optical telescope in Armenia. It was developed in the 1980s by physicist Paris Herouni and is unique worldwide, as it could observe both radio waves and optical light. In 1985, Herouni used the ROT-54 to discover a radio flare in Eta Geminorum, a red giant star – a previously unknown phenomenon.
w/ @thmsdto & @andreaswarhier & @_mello.j_
The Wakhan Corridor is considered the most isolated and remote part of Afghanistan, and cycling through it was quite a challenge. Our route started in Ishkashim, and we rode upstream into the Wakhan. After a few days with relatively good gravel roads and a helpful tailwind, we began the ascent into the Big Pamir. This proved to be a major challenge: thinning air, sometimes very sandy sections, steep climbs, mosquitoes, numerous river crossings, and swamps became part of our daily routine. Nevertheless, there were also stretches of beautiful single trails that we could ride with great joy. After spending some time with the Kyrgyz people living there, we began the crossing of the Showr Pass, ascending to 4,900 meters. Once we had conquered the biggest challenge of the loop, we were able to ride back toward Ishkashim on the now well-developed road, exhausted and very hungry.
Huge thanks to @rose_bikes for having my back throughout this wild expedition!
✺ Field Notes 02
Ishkashim, Afghanistan ⥀
Day 12–28 | 27 Jul – 12 Aug 2025
Approximately 411 km
8.779m ↑ 9.273m ↓
Wakhan Corridor Loop 2025, with @national.teographic & @themountainjesus & @all.x
YA SAGHIRA @farhotkf
#rosebikes #bikepacking
