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Drop-in guest from the wild
It is seldom we have drop-in guests at Isfjord Radio Station but this morning we had a surprise! A polar bear had found his way through the garage and into the storage room looking for food. A situation like this is rare. We are used to polar bears visiting, but usually not…
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Awarded best adventure supplier & DMC
Being recognised by the travel industry as Norway’s Best Supplier of Experiences is both an honour and a strong motivation to keep raising the bar. In the same awards, Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen was also named Norway’s Best DMC 2025. A recognition of our position as a leading…
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Isfjord Radio pilot for fullscale energy project
The world’s northernmost solar park has been supplying Isfjord Radio with green electricity from March 2024. The aim is for the Arctic pilot project to be taken on to remote communities, which until now have been dependent on fossil fuel. It looks like the snow sparrows are…
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Expeditions that makes a difference
We’re celebrating 25 years of journeying through Svalbard, driven by our mission to share its rich culture, history, and awe-inspiring nature. According to Svein Wilhelmsen, founder of Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen, our commitment to showcasing the Arctic’s beauty and…
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An Arctic Spa state of mind
Through the wall-to-wall panorama window, the horizon stretches endlessly across the Arctic Ocean. Somewhere beyond lies the coastline of Greenland. Turn slightly north, and you are facing the direction of the North Pole. Outside, fulmars glide effortlessly along the cliffs. A…
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Command the sled. Earn the miles.
There is no better way to travel across the frozen tundra than on a husky-drawn sled. With no engine to interrupt the silence, the only sounds are the swoosh of the sleigh and some occasional barks from overenthusiastic dogs. Dog sledding consists of teams of six dogs harnessed…
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How we train guides for Arctic decision-making
In the High Arctic, nature does not negotiate. Weather changes without warning. Sea ice shifts. Snow conditions evolve hour by hour. In this environment, guiding is not about following a script. It is about making sound decisions, calmly, confidently and with deep knowledge.…
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Throttle into the wilderness
Ready for a wild winter adventure? Put on a thermal suit and helReady for a winter adventure that stays with you long after you return home? Pull on your thermal suit and helmet. Settle onto the snowmobile. Then follow your guide into the vast Arctic wilderness. We warn against…
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The craft of Arctic dog sledding
Facts about our dog yardLocation: Bolterdalen, 10 kilometers east of LongyearbyenDog breed: Alaskan huskyNumber of dogs: Approx. 80, 50-50 male and femaleUse: Sleigh rides and companionship Why Alaska husky?We have chosen Alaska huskies because they are very friendly and…
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Why no WiFi is an Arctic luxury
In most places in the world, WiFi is expected. Requested. Demanded.In the High Arctic, its absence is something else entirely. At Isfjord Radio Station and Nordenskiöld Lodge, there is no WiFi. And that is not an oversight. It is intentional. At the edge of Svalbard, where…