The dogsledge expedition to Thule, Greenland, departs from Qaanaaq with Herbert Island as day destination. Dogsledge tour pictures.

Dogsledge expedition, day 1
19 April 2007

The dogsledge expedition to Thule in northen Greenland begins with a departure from Qaanaaq, crossing the Murchison sund until reaching Herbert Island, where the first night is spent in a tent near the limit of open water.

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GREENLAND PICTURES
	Trip to Copenhagen 11-13 April 2007 As the flight from Copenhagen to Greenland doesn't offer any same-day connection with flights from my country, I decide to spend two nights in Copenhagen, visiting the city and the beautiful botanical garden. GO
	Fly to Ilulissat via Kangerlussuaq 13 April 2007 My today's final destination is Ilulissat, with a short stop in Kangerlussuaq. Flying over Greenland with nice weather offers breathtaking views. GO
	Ilulissat, Greenland 13-18 and 25-27 April 2007 Ilulissat is a nice and charming greenlandic town, about 350km north of the arctic circle. For passengers continuing to Qaanaaq, is required to stop here for at least one night, as the flight leaves early in the morning. GO
	Dogsledge tour to Grenland's ice cap from Ilulissat 14-16 April 2007 About 50km from Ilulissat there is a dead glacier that can be climbed by dogsledge, offering the possibility to have a walk over the ancient inland ice. The trip is three days (two nights) long, with overnights in an heated hut. GO
	Qaanaaq (Thule), Greenland 18-25 April 2007 Qaanaaq, known also as Thule, at more than 77 degrees north, represents one of the last frontier and the ideal base for polar expeditions of various lenghts and purposes. From Europe, Qaanaaq can be reached only after a very long flight, with overnight stops in Copenhagen and Ilulissat. GO
	Dog sledge expedition in Greenland - Day 1 <YOU ARE HERE> 19 April 2007 Today, we cross the Murchison sund, reaching Herbert Island, where the first night is spent in a tent near the limit of open water.
	Dogsledge expedition - Day 2 - with seal hunting pictures \| without seal hunting pictures 20 April 2007 Because of the open water in front of us, we drive back on Murchison sund, up to the ghost town of Qeqertarsuaq on Herbert island. During the trip, the Inuit guides catch several seals, as they normally do when there are no tourists. GO
	Dogsledge expedition in Greenland - Day 3 and 4 21-22 April 2007 From the ghost town of Qeqertarsuaq we drive to the opposite side of Murchison sund, making a zig-zag between areas of thin ice. The following day, we continue our trip driving over Mac Cormick fjord, all the way to its end. GO
	Dogsledge expedition in Thule, Greenland - Day 5 23 April 2007 Today, we drive overland, crossing a glacial valley up to Bowdoin fjord, where the night is spent inside a refuge. GO
	Dogsledge expedition in Qaanaaq, Greenland - Day 6 24 April 2007 This is the last day on dogsledge, thence, the final destination is back to Qaanaaq driving over the mouth of Inglefield Bredning, along strange and fascinating rock formations. GO
	Fly from Qaanaaq to Copenhagen 25, 27 April 2007 The weather is still beautiful throughout the west coast Greenland, so the flight from Qaanaaq to Ilulissat via Upernavik and Qaarsut (Uummannaq), as well as the continuation to Copenhagen via Kangerlussuaq, offers unforgettable views over spectacular polar scenery. GO
	Trip dossier and Greenland information page This page contains brief information, useful if you would like to organize a trip like this. Flights from Europe, outfitters, overnights and technical equipment (including cloths and digital camera) is discussed. GO
	My previous trip to Greenland and Ilulissat August 2001, one week. This site contains pictures and information about my previous trip to Greenland, a beautiful trekking on tundra and onto icecap from Ilulissat, made in summer 2001. GO

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	We start to cross some uneven pack ice, just in front of Qaanaaq.



We stop near this majestic iceberg for a welcome hot tea and snack break. In the meanwhile, also the dogs enjoy some rest.



	Soon, we resume the run, alternating with some stop to enjoy the beautiful and unusual scenery of Northen Greenland in winter.



At the end of the day, we reach the open water limit. Because of the global warming, this limit is much closer to the land if compared to just few years ago. This fenomena is quickly getting worse year after year. The original expedition's plan was to reach Siorapaluk and Neqe further north, but it was actually impossible because of too much open water and thin sea ice along the normal route to these places.


	Thence, we stop here or the night (although late in April there is actually no night up here).



	I climb a small hill for a beautiful view from the top. I can see lot of open water, regardless this northen latitude, because of the effects of global warming.


	This night the group will sleep in a small tent, built over two linked sledges, as the Inuit normally do. Sleeping in 5 in a so small space is not comfortable, but it will be warmer and, after a so long day, I will fall asleep quite soon.



	Huge icebergs trapped into frozen Murchison sund.