Doug and PNN at the Pole
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Pre-Departure
Pre-Departure
Doug's pre-departure interview with PNN.0Vote!
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No events scheduledAt the North Pole: live!
At the North Pole: live!
Doug Stoup and his team of explorers have made it to the North Pole a few days ahead of schedule. In this interview, veteran explorer Doug and 17 year old Brent Hubner talk about their journey as they camp at the North Pole.In this interview, Junior Medical School Students Mike, Matt, and Troy interview Doug while he is at the Pole.
Day Ten: 4/26/08
Day Ten: 4/26/08
Camping with the Baffin team, and waiting for pickup.
Day Eight: 4/24/08
Day Eight: 4/24/08
Doug holds up the Olympic Torch at the North Pole in support of the Olympics.
The same torch he carried the torch in London as part of the Olympic torch relay.
Sub zero temperatures at the Geographic North Pole where the Baffin team will remain camped through Saturday.
Day Seven: 4/23/08
Day Seven: 4/23/08
Doug plants the U.N. flag at the North Pole in support of the UN Millennium Development Goals. Click here to learn more.
Still a chilly - 30 C at the Geographic North Pole where the Baffin team will remain through Saturday. Stay tuned for more updates...
Day Six: 4/22/08
Day Six: 4/22/08
The team is somewhere in the middle of that shrinking ice patch...
A chilly - 30 C... The Baffin team skied for about six and a half hours and reached the pole at 4:30 p.m. They'll remain there through Saturday so stay tuned for photos and dispatches...
Day Five: 4/21/08
Day Five: 4/21/08
Near whiteout conditions - 32 C -- Arctic storm 20 to 30 knot winds...
Current location: 89 47.220 N; 087 22.848 E
24 km / 15 miles from the Geographic North Pole
Sled buried in snow drift over night
Day Four: 4/20/08
Day Four: 4/20/08
Mark and Brent -- endurance. Also visit the Baffin site for blog entries and photos...
Sunny but chilly... the team passed halfway point skiing on pretty good ice conditions...
Current location:
35.9 km / 22 miles from the Geographic North Pole
Day Three: 4/19/08
Day Three: 4/19/08
A bit of snow overnight slowed the sledges down a bit, but all in all it was a good day of progress on the ice. The team is nearing the half way mark...
Current location: 89 28.525 N; 095 19.369 E
58.5 km / 36.3 miles from the Geographic North Pole
Day Two: 4/18/08
Day Two: 4/18/08
Baffin team making their way over pressure ridges...
Another good day on the ice... Full moon and sunshine with about 200 small leads to cross. Team doing very well...
Current location: 89.17.050 N; 92.05.369 E
80 km / 49.7 miles from the Geographic North Pole
Day One: 4/17/08
Day One: 4/17/08
Brent using a kayak to cross a lead
A good day on the ice... No serious pressure ridges, but a few open leads to cross. Team feeling strong and in good spirits.
Current location: 89.07.217 N; 09.55.367 E
98.3 km / 61 miles from the Geographic North Pole
The Team Has Left!
The Team Has Left!
Doug and his team of explorers (Paul Hubner, and his two sons Mark and Brent Hubner) have departed for Barneo and are ready to begin their journey across the ice to the North Pole. They will probably travel about 90 miles, and expect to arrive at the pole in approximately a week's time.Stay tuned for more coverage!
Past Articles
The Team!
Who is Going?
Who is Going?
Doug Stoup
Veteran polar explorer, mountaineer,
filmmaker and guide.
Paul Hubner
Explorer, adventurer and
president of Baffin Footwear.
Mark Hubner
Paul Hubner's son.
Brent Hubner
At 17, he will become the youngest Canadian to
reach the Geographic North Pole.
Paul Hubner's son.
Veteran polar explorer, mountaineer,
filmmaker and guide.
Paul Hubner
Explorer, adventurer and
president of Baffin Footwear.
Mark Hubner
Paul Hubner's son.
Brent Hubner
At 17, he will become the youngest Canadian to
reach the Geographic North Pole.
Paul Hubner's son.
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