Expedition Polaris | Two men. 2,000 kilometers. An expedition to explore the ancestral values and wa

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OUR EXPEDITION WAS GEO-TRACKED IN REAL-TIME THANKS TO TRACK24 TECHNOLOGY BY Track24 Two passionate young adventurers, Matt, 28, and Hendrik, 25, embark upon a 2,000km odyssey, by foot, in the heart of the harsh Canadian winter, from Southern Yukon to high above the Arctic Circle.This journey takes the two through some of the world’s most pristine places of natural beauty to live with communities of First Nations peoples, learn about their ancestral values, and how their way of life can be used to educate the youth of today.IN NUMBERS We have a strong and complementary skillset forged from experience, making us a dynamic and effective force which is galvanised by a burning passion and backed by a determination which does not recognise failure.EDUCATION: International Business, Lancaster University, UKWORK: Marketing Project Manager, MicroventionPROJECT ROLEHendrik is no stranger to the Yukon Territory, having led a 34 day expedition there in 2012 and spending three months in a musher’s camp. This experience greatly strengthed his expedition planning and organisational skills, which will be put to the test in leading the practical element of this expedition.CORE COMPETENCIESHis ability to ground his dreams and turn them into successful projects is what makes him an invaluable addition to this duo.EXPERIENCELeader of Klondike Gold Express Expedition: A 550km trek over 34 days, navigating the Old Dawson Trail.Three months in a musher’s camp, training a young team of dogs for the next 1,600km Yukon Quest race.NATIONALITY: BritishEDUCATION: Entrepreneurship Management, Lancaster University, UKWORK: Digital Marketing Strategist, Overthrow DigitalPROJECT ROLEWith 8 years web design and 3 years digital marketing experience in a London based agency, Matt is the ideal candidate to create and execute the post-expedition marketing plan.CORE COMPETENCIESThe skills and expertise which will be most valuable to this expedition are Matt’s specialism in social media and content marketing strategy.EXPERIENCEA 4,000km hitch-hike from England to Istanbul, through 10 countries.Ski touring and survival skills expedition in the French Alps.Two competitive yacht sailing expeditions with the British Army around the waters of Germany and the Danish Fjords.DAWSON CITY (700KM)Meet the First Nations of Trond’ek. Traverse the Tombstone National Park and the Peel Watershed.ETA: 6 MarchOLD CROW (1,400KM)Meet the First Nations of Vuntut GwitchinETA: 7 AprilFORT MCPHERSON (1,700KM)Meet the First Nations of Tetlit Gwitch’inETA: 22 AprilARRIVE IN INUVIK (2,000KM)Meet the First Nations of Inuvik Gwitch’inETA: 2 May EXPEDITION OBJECTIVESTo embark upon a man-powered odyssey of 2,000km through Northern Canada and the Arctic Circle with a double objective:Draw up an inventory of socio-cultural customs and traditions of First NationsCommunicate their values and experiences, once back in Europe, in the form of a book and documentary, while offering a best of the most relevant learnings which can help us live in closer accord with nature and each other in the West.DOUBLE CHALLENGEChange our relationship with nature:It s crucial for the preservation of the human species and wildlife to explore all avenues that could slow global warming. New technologies disconnect us from our traditional values ​​and respect for nature possessed by our forebearers.What can we learn from their way of life?Map the community model:The community model in today s Western society often revolves heavily around the individuals, at the expense of the family unit. A strong family unit reduces the sense of isolation, and, in turn, loneliness, a scourge of our Western society.What can we learn from their system?OUR CONTRIBUTIONTo educate ourselves through immersion within communities of First Nations and share the expedition s findings through various media projects and live events.Document this expedition through various media projects. Expedition Polaris would not be possible without the help of our sponsors and partners. Click on 'View Details' to learn more. SPONSOR OFFICIEL Carinthia is a Austrian brand specialising in the manufacture of expedition garments and equipment for extreme cold weather conditions. Using advanced and patented technologies and 100% European manufacturing instills within us complete confidence in this equipment will be perfectly suited to our expedition.THE EQUIPMENT‘ECC Expedition 1200′ Sleeping Bag ECIG Jacket ECIG Trousers HIG 2.0 Trousers G-Loft Ultra Trousers Windstopper Boots Official Partner Le Grand Bivouac organises each October one of France s largest outdoor festivals, whose theme is travel and exploration. The festival consists of three days of conferences, workshops, debates and independent film screenings, enjoyed by over 30,000 attendees.The objective is to promote the experiences and testimonies of great travelers, scientists, writers, filmmakers, journalists, artists, which lead to better understanding of the world and respect for each other. Sponsor Used for hundreds of years by skiers of the Altai Mountains in the northen Asia, these skis are blend perfectly the functionality of skis and snowshoes. They are handmade and offer everything off-piste skiers need to move through the dense forests, climb and descend mountains and cross frozen lakes. Short and wide, these skis afford exceptional manoeuvrability.THE EQUIPMENTHOK Skis Universal Bindings SPONSOR Fjellpulken is a Norwegian family run enterprise specialising in the manufacturing of pulkas, sophisticated and robust sleds, used to transport the equipment needed for expeditions.THE EQUIPMENTFjellpulken X-Country 144 Pulka Sled Expedition Harness Standard Pulk Drag Sponsor Steger Mukluks are the go-to winter boots of choice for many cold weather explorers. Made from soft moose and caribou hide by the Inuit, they are extremely lightweight and their soles ensure there is no humidity in the thick boot liners.THE EQUIPMENTArctic Mukluks (with Ribbons) Camuks Xtreme (with Ribbons) Sponsor Aventure Nordique is a French online retailer specialising in the sale of expedition, hiking and outdoor sports equipment. The expertise of Regis, the company s founder, has and continues to be extremely helpful in making sure we have the right equipment and are able to optimise its use. They are based in Grenoble.THE EQUIPMENTExped Downmat UL 9 BASE ARRIÈRE Annie Lake Cabins is a fabulous bed breakfast located 30 minutes from Whitehorse. Mathieu, Alexia and their dogs welcome guests from 1 May to 30 September to stay in an idyllic setting providing a truly unique experience. We will be using one of their cabins as a training base for a period of 2 weeks in order to become comfortable with our equipment and acclimatise ourselves to the Yukon conditions.THE BOOKWe plan to self-publish a non-fiction book which brings togeth- er everything we learn about the values, traditions and legends of the First Nations peoples and apply it to a western audience through an engaging and inspiring adventure narrative, giving people an appreciation for the simple things and a living in har- mony with nature.SCHOOL WORKSHOPSLive events in schools are a very effective means to achieve our ultimate goal, to inspire and educate young adventurers.Based on the success of those run by Hendrik through Marche Ou Rêve, these events aim to inspire kids in French and English schools, engage them in important issues, and challenge them with simple daily tasks to reinforce what they have learned.We hope to awaken within them their adventurous spirit and help them change their attitude in a positive way towards their environment, community and each other. We believe that stories and values of the First Nations communities hold keys to helping us here in Western Europe address some of the issues affecting our lives.ONLINE PLATFORMThe website will be a central hub which is home to the documentary, an online shop for the book and other products, and information related to the expedition.Furthermore, a blog, email newsletter and key influencer outreach program will help the website become a valuable portal of advice and other content for young adventurers, promoting an increasing volume of web traffic and a growing a loyal community.DOCUMENTARYPrior to our departure, we will have storyboarded a documentary which we will film along the way using a selection of video recording equipment and techniques.Various scenes from the documentary will be sliced up and promoted to relevant online websites and communities in order to raise awareness of the expedition.As a result of our partnership with Le Grand Bivouac, we also have the opportunity to screen the documentary at a festival in 2015 to thousands of adventurers and outdoor pursuitists.Expedition Polaris was successfully completed by May 2016.If our expedition interested you, or you simply want to start a conversation, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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