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White Horizon - Kite Greenland

Welcome to KITEKURS.NO´s expeditions page. NEXT: Greenland Snowkite Expedition ´26
START: April 22rd - Kangerlussuaq
2 TEAMS: Team SILA and Team SIKU

This is KITEKURS.NO´s expedition page. Here you will find updates and forecasts for ongoing expeditions. We arrange various snowkite expeditions on the Greenland icecap. Our first trip was in 2014. Contact us for more info on upcoming trips in 2023 or if you need a consult or guide on a private trip. We are fully booked in 2022. Expedition back-office/forecast: Morten Ringvold

2022 EXPEDITION O

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Start location: DYE 2 (helicopter entrance)
Start date: May 4th, 2022
End location: Qaanaaq (THULE) (exit with dogsleds)
End date: Approx 3 weeks after start date

Route: DYEII - Qaanaaq
Total km: approx.2000km

INFO ABOUT GREENLAND ICECAP

Greenland's ice cap creates enormous glaciers, which under the influence of the force of gravity are forced out towards the coasts. Here the ice breaks off and forms the icebergs that are one of Greenland's major natural attractions. The ice's total area of 1.8 million km² (695,000 square miles) corresponds to 14 times the size of England. The ice-free area amounts to 350,000 km² (135,000 square miles) - equivalent to the area of Germany. The ice cap has covered large parts of Greenland for the last 2-3 million years, but active glaciers and constant melting have meant that the ice has been recycled many times. The aging ice sheet is only a few metres thick at the ice fringe, but more than 3,200 metres thick at its highest point. The ice contains 10 per cent of the world's reserves of fresh water as well as atmospheric particles which scientists can use to gain an insight into the climate of both Greenland and the Earth going back some 250,000 years. Source: Greeenland.com

22/05/2026

The 2026 Whitehorizon expedition is officially over. All participants both on the ice cap and 'back offices' are safely back where they belong. Looking at the progress on the track it all went smoothly, however behind the scenes things were happening. The diversion to DYE 2 was a result of wind conditions developing. Fighting up-wind with fully loaded pulks is not ideal, better to enjoy some nice downwind looping. And as a bonus James got to enjoy DYE 2 before deciding to return to Kangar with Haakon. Heading North were Mari, Chris and Camilla who really got to enjoy the Ice Cap on its best terms. It all went smooth until Camp 10, then the weather office went 'off line'! Some 'emergency plumbing' (stent) was urgently needed, but not available on the island. Luckily it got fixed by a ferry trip and a welcoming hospital at he mainland, but the team was without their normal forecast for a few days until I came back around camp 18. Most important we got them down to the Bowdon fjord and to Quaanaq safe and sound. Thank you all fore following us on another epic Whitehorizon expedition.

12/05/2026

Camp 20, the end of what I believe has been one of the fastest Kangar-DYE 2- Quaanaq trips in history. And not quite without incidents both on the ice and off ice. amp20-Sea ice!We did it!Kited down 40km in snow and whiteout,then then sun came out just as rebreather the top of the mountains into Bowdoin fjord.Hiken out for 7km, and worked our way down «hell hill»- little snow this year but we all got down in one piece! Happy crew with stunning views waiting for a sled ride out tmrw.

11/05/2026

They seems to be on the move, but might be a bit slow. Camilla reported 35 cm snowfall last night!

11/05/2026

Camp 19, from here it goes dowhill! Camp19-just under 50km to go.Wind died,waited for hours watching beautiful mountains and fjords- then - snow came first.A lot of it! We wait here until tomorrow.Complete whiteout and a long day!

10/05/2026

The team is off on their misson. Might be some tricky winds today, but we hope for the best.

10/05/2026

All smiles from Camp 18 after a monster run yesterday. Camilla: Camp18-230km closer.Wow,we flew the last bit.Wonderful terrain and snow.Chris in the lead and Mari superfast.These two are amazing!Tired legs but happy minds.Greenland at its best.We’re below 2000m and it goes downhill from here💫

09/05/2026

Back office is Back In Office! Might be slightly off-line due to medication, but will try not to send them to Donald at Puffnick! Space center.

09/05/2026

Camp17-only 3-4 ms but we managed to get 80km before it died.It will be a race to the finish with only ourselves and our minds.430km to go and not the best forecast in a few days so need to do a lot in 2 days.Saw polar fox tracks today.Tested rifle (it works)incase bigger animals are around now.

07/05/2026

Camp16-no wind.Reorganize &fix,eat and drink «xo wind juice»🥃Our favorite gear:Chris:Down Jacket -Mari:Expedition down suit-Camilla:shovel.What we wish we brought:Chris:Extra hand liners,Mari:a working solar panel,Camilla:more cheese and Serrano ham 👌

07/05/2026

Camp15-Team on track 15m all day.Overpowered,underpowered,sunshine, fog and snow.We get it all.Apparently we’re now in a wind hole-so might not move tomorrow.fixed a broken sleeping pad,a stove and pulks.Things are getting smashed as expected 💫

13/05/2025

Off again after a few hours sleep. 200+ Km to go until 'decent starts'.

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