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Tuesday, 03 April 2007 21:00

Will Steger - Polar Bear Paradise...

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.

Published in Will Steger Dispatches

Sunday, 01 April 2007 21:00

Will Steger - North of Qikiqtarjuaq...

Yosemite-like cliffs
Cold temperatures, no wind
"Dogs at their best"
Bear tracks close to camp

Learn more:

Spring is the time of year when the seals and polar bears are pupping (giving birth). Mother polar bears hunt ringed seals to feed their newborn cubs.

Click here to read more about polar bears from Polar Bears International.

Published in Will Steger Dispatches

Wednesday, 21 March 2007 21:00

Will Steger - Traveling on the North Pangnirtung Fjord...

Qikiqtarjuaq 45mi/72km away, possibly arrival Saturday afternoon
Faster progress on flatter, snow covered ice
Dogs and team doing very well

Learn more:

Click here to read about Qikiqtarjuaq, formerly known as Broughton Island, where the team is headed.

Published in Will Steger Dispatches

Friday, 16 March 2007 21:00

Will Steger - Life on the trail...

Travelling with the Inuit
Cold night, frosty tent

Published in Will Steger Dispatches

Monday, 26 February 2007 06:26

Will Steger - Bone-chilling cold...

NE of Iqaluit, Nunavut aproximately 40 mi / 64 ki headed toward Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

Published in Will Steger Dispatches

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