Pole2Pole Expedition

The Pole2Pole Expedition involved travelling from the North to the South pole while emitting zero emissions.

This amazing trip took 12 months to complete and Johan Ernst showed the world that relying on vehicles which emit harmful green house gases is not necessary for even the most of extreme of trips. Johan’s expeditions are changing our thinking towards travel and the environment.

Johan Ernst is a world renowned ‘environmental explorer’. His expeditions have raised millions for ecological charities over the years.

The Pole2Pole expedition involved travelling from the North to the South pole while emitting zero emissions.

The journey consisted of the following modes of transport:

  • From the North Pole to the northernmost tip of Greenland (on skis)
  • From the northernmost tip of Greenland to Thule Airbase (with a dogsled)
  • From Thule Airbase to Ottawa (by sailing boat)
  • From Ottawa to Patagonia (by bicycle)
  • From Patagonia to the Antarctic (by sailing boat)
  • Across the Antarctic (by kite-sledding)

This amazing trip took 12 months to complete and Johan Ernst showed the world that relying on vehicles which emit harmful green house gases is not necessary for even the most of extreme of trips. Johan’s expeditions continue to change our thinking towards travel and the environment.