Snow Kiting Across Greenland + 4 First Ascents with Eric Gilbertson!

Snow Kiting Across Greenland + 4 First Ascents with Eric Gilbertson!

Author: Francis Tapon October 11, 2024 Duration: 25:55
Eric Gilbertson is back!

Eric Gilbertson and Branden Joy dragged 400 pounds (180 kg) of gear on 4 sleds across Greenland.


They covered 1,539 miles (1,420 snow kiting, 119 man hauling) in 40 days.


On his biggest day, he covered 218 miles kiting.


His fastest kiting speed was 33mph.


They did 4 first ascents.


Read Eric Gilbertson's Greenland traverse trip report.


Krisli Melesk co-hosted this show with me. She and I were in awe of Eric's accomplishments.


Watch the Video Interview

 



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