Flocks // Escape #001 - East Greenland |
| 29th June 2011 |
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Melbourne not quite doing it for you at this time of year? East Greenland is one of nature's last remaining unspoilt regions on the planet. The long winter, where the sea is frozen and the extensive field ice belt, which drifts on the currents along the coast in the spring and summer, has resulted in East Greenland becoming very isolated from both the rest of Greenland and indeed the rest of the world. With an area covering almost 1 million km2 (386,000 square miles), the National Park in Northeast Greenland is the biggest in the world. The area's unique wildlife and rich history have made the destination a must-visit for many adventurers. Apart from the personnel at the meteorological stations and the surveillance patrol, no humans live in the area Activities during the summer include sailing trips amongst the icebergs, helicopter flights over glaciers or the Ice Sheet, kayaking, whale safaris and angling. The winter season provides good opportunities for skiing, dog sledding on trips lasting from a few hours to several days and the chance to enjoy the reflections of the northern lights on the snow-covered, rugged mountain peaks, which are highly characteristic of East Greenland. Skis and snowshoes make the landscape accessible to active tourists, whilst travellers possessing a real spirit of adventure can also acquire a licence to drive a dogsled or take part in a trophy hunt for muskoxen. |
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