Greenland Frozen Frontier

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Accompany Steve Backshall to Greenland, where he aims to kayak across the world’s largest fjord during the Arctic’s most volatile and dangerous time of year – the spring melt – in an attempt to understand how rising temperatures impact the area.

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Husky Ride
Steve and the team are in Greenland to kayak an Arctic fjord earlier in the year than has ever been possible, due to warming seas and shorter winters. To get a view of the fjord from above they’re relying on a very special mode of transport. For thousands of years, the people of Greenland have lived side by side with dogs, and they make the perfect sled pullers.
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Accompany Steve Backshall to Greenland, where he aims to kayak across the world’s largest fjord during the Arctic’s most v
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Packing a Kayaking Kit
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Packing a Kayaking Kit
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As they prepare for their expedition in Greenland, Aldo helps pack the kayaks while Steve and Sarah attempt to get a bette
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Warding Off a Polar Bear
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Warding Off a Polar Bear
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The crew spots a lone polar bear wandering toward their camp in search of food. Hoping to avoid injury between either part
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Day One in Greenland
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Day One in Greenland
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As the team begins kayaking along the longest fjord system on the planet, they go over safety precautions for their trip.
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Husky Ride
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Husky Ride
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Steve and the team are in Greenland to kayak an Arctic fjord earlier in the year than has ever been possible, due to warmi
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Refueling on the Fjord
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Refueling on the Fjord
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After kayaking through the fjord for an hour, Steve, Aldo and Sarah stop to eat and hydrate. They need to take on 6,000 ca
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Digital Extra

When the Polar Bear Encounter Became Serious

Steve and the team discuss their reaction as a polar bear approached their camp on the Scoresbysund fjord.
When the Polar Bear Encounter Became Serious

Behind the Scenes: the Frozen Frontier Expedition

Image of Steve Backshall overlooking water.
Steve checking out the route ahead in Scoresbysund. | Credit: Rosie Gloyns/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of Steve Backshall kayaking.
Steve kayaking on Scoresbysund. | Credit: Stu Trowell/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of Steve Backshall sitting with a husky.
Steve and his lead husky. | Credit: Rosie Gloyns/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of a camp site.
Camp site on the edge of a fjord. | Credit: Stu Trowell/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of kayakers.
Martin, Sarah, Steve and Aldo in Scoresbysund. | Credit: Stu Trowell/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of Steve Backshall kayaking next to iceberg.
Steve kayaking near an iceberg in Scoresbysund. | Credit: Keith Partridge/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of Steve Backshall kayaking through sea ice.
Steve kayaking through sea ice in Scoresbysund. | Credit: Stu Trowell/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of Steve Backshall standing next to kayak.
Steve Backshall on his expedition up Scoresbysund. | Credit: Keith Partridge/True to Nature Ltd.
Image of a fjord.
North West Fjord at the top of Scoresbysund. | Credit: Keith Partridge/True to Nature Ltd.