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Greenland - Frozen Frontier
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.
Episode Clips
Packing a Kayaking Kit
Aldo packs the kayaks while Steve attempts to get a better look at the fjord conditions.
Day One in Greenland
The team goes over safety for their trip along the longest fjord system on the planet.
Warding Off a Polar Bear
The crew spots a lone polar bear wandering toward their camp in search of food.
Refueling on the Fjord
After kayaking the fjord for an hour, Steve, Aldo and Sarah stop to eat and hydrate.
Husky Ride
To get a view of the fjord from above the team relies on a very special mode of transport.
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