Students on Ice: The final countdown

A week from now, I’ll be in Reykjavik, beginning an incredible expedition called Students on Ice. The goal of the trip is to educate and inspire the next generation of polar scientists and environmental leaders.
I’m honoured to be part of a team of a team of scientists, educators, aboriginal elders, historians, artists, writers, innovators, leaders and polar experts that will be helping the students interpret and communicate their experiences.
Aboard the Clipper Adventurer, we’ll follow the path of the Vikings, exploring Iceland, Greenland, northern Labrador and the northern reaches of Nunavik.

To get pumped up (as if I could get any MORE pumped up!) I’ve been reading the daily reports and watching videos from last year’s journey, like this one highlighting the International Year of Youth:
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Eighty percent of participants are funded by government, NGOs or corporate partners. WWF is sponsoring four remarkable young women on this trip – two from Nunavut, and two from Greenland. I’m already in awe of how committed they are to the environment, and giving back to their communities, and I can’t wait to get to know them. Stay tuned as I’ll introduce them to you later this week!