Latest arctic news

what is the Aurora Borealis: Alaskan wild camp

What is the Aurora Borealis? Our guide to the magical phenomenon

By Alex Foxfield published

We explain what causes the enchanting Aurora Borealis and guide you on how you can get to see the famous Northern Lights

Camping
Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold

Watch the awesome new trailer for Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold

By Dave Golder published

Mountaineering legend Alex Honnold embarks on an epic quest of unclimbed walls in one of the most remote corners of Greenland, all filmed for National Geographic

Climbing
Polar Bear, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

How to survive a polar bear attack

By Julia Clarke published

Knowing how to survive a polar bear attack is becoming increasingly important as global warming endangers bears and more people venture into the arctic seeking adventure

Hiking
The Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra

New winter ultra challenges athletes with a cold, hard race across the Arctic

By Julia Clarke published

The Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra takes runners, bikers and skiers through the heart of Lapland in winter

Trail running