Alta Backcountry

Greenland

  • “Long Way Radio” Greenland Podcast

    We arrived back in the United States from our 16-day adventure in Norway late last week. It’s good to be home in our cabin in the mountains again, where we can be creative, go for little recovery skis, live cheaply… Continue reading

  • Dealing with Disappointment

    They say you learn more from misadventures than from the ones that are smooth sailing the whole way. And you know, they’re probably right. But that doesn’t make it easy. Not by a long shot. It’s actually taken me until… Continue reading

  • Follow Our Ski Across Greenland

    Hey friends and family. If you’d like to follow our ski across Greenland, check out this link. We’ll try to update it each day with a brief description of happenings on the ice. And if you want to message us,… Continue reading

  • Greenland Ski Traverse Gear List

    Here’s a quick and dirty gear list of what all we’re taking to Greenland. This isn’t a nice write up like the one I did for the Continental Divide Trail, but it gets the point across. The format is also… Continue reading

  • Greenland Pre-Trip Checklist

    Review baggage requirements with airlines. Print Permit – 2 copies Secure return date from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen & Copenhagen to Denver. Footbed refurbish. Warm socks. Purchase bear bangers for Polar Bears. Must do in Tassilaq. Focus on detailed dietary plan… Continue reading