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Ice Warrior Arctic Pole Expedition 2010
Arguably the most important unfolding story in the world’s media is the state of the Arctic Ocean. As an early warning indicator it is crucial we know what is happening and we continue to monitor it. In 2010 Jim McNeill’s, Ice Warrior Project, with its remit of delivering the reality of global climate change will be conducting an extraordinary expedition, covering this story.
A massive endeavour to be the first to reach the Arctic Pole; the “Unconquered Everest” of the Polar Regions.
Aims of the Expedition
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Educating, informing and raising awareness of the Arctic Region as a climate change indicator
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28 novice, would-be explorers comprehensively trained – undertaking true citizen science
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Attempting to reach the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility for the very first time – the Arctic Pole
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Delivering the reality of global climate change, benchmarking the condition of the Arctic Ocean
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Gathering crucial sets of data for the scientific community and conveying the story to audiences around the globe
In 2010 Ice Warrior will traverse over 750 miles of the Arctic Ocean; from the northern shores of Canada to the Arctic Pole, or Northern Pole of Inaccessibility. If they are successful it will be the first expedition in polar history to reach this point.
The Northern Pole of Inaccessibility has never been reached and represents the last true “World First” in polar expeditioning.
Jim McNeill will lead four teams of would-be explorers as they face nearly 800 miles of treacherous Arctic Ocean reporting daily on the conditions they encounter.
This is an incredible journey, made even more extraordinary because these are ordinary people from all walks of life and with no previous experience who have a singular, focused goal – making this expedition successful.
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