• In Home Bay - Polar Bear Paradise
• 5 bears seen today
• Camp surrounded by the dogs
• Flow edge, rubble ice, ring seals and mating season = high bear activity
• Slow progress through slush is tough on dogs

Learn more:

Click here to read about polar bear cubs.

Click here to read about ringed seals.

• Strong polar bear population
• Bear dens
• Ring seals and pups
• Slush and ice make for tough travel

Learn more:

Home Bay is part of a region called the Baffin Island Shelf and is a National Marine Conservation Area monitored by the Canadian national park system. Click here to read more about the Baffin Island Shelf Conservation Area.

• Leaving on March 31 - weather dependent
• Weather reminiscent of an early Minnesota winter
• Crossing Home Bay
• Good conditions for ring seal population
• Poor travel conditions expected

Learn more:

Click here to read about ringed seals on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's website.