Author: Will Steger

New Era, Time of Transition Will Steger

Twenty years ago, I was reading the Star Tribune from my home, the Steger Center in Ely, Minnesota, ...

Climate Voices

Will Steger's Climate Story Will Steger

When I was a kid in Richfield, I loved to play hockey. Even though I loved it, I decided to ...

Storytelling

Antarctica Reunion, 30 Years Later Will Steger

I am honored that Senator Dave Durenberger has shared the following reflections on his role during...

Antarctic

Polar Explorer Will Steger Issues Statement on Larsen C Split Will Steger

[column-2] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2017 [/column-2] [column-2] MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole Rom,...

Climate Generation

It is the road of many expeditions that require each of us to be at our very best Will Steger

This evening is truly a special one for me. Thanks to the Governor for his leadership and personal, ...

Climate Voices

Xcel shows leadership with decision to retire coal plants. Will Steger

In the wake of Xcel Energy’s recent announcement that it will be retiring its Sherco 1 and 2 coal-fi...

Policy

North Pole '86 25th Anniversary Recap [Video] Will Steger

It was an honor to host the 25th Anniversary of the Steger International Expedition to the North Po...

On The Road with Will Steger

Will Steger - Sailing the Northwest Passage Will Steger

The Northwest Passage always represented to me permanent ice clogged channels and sounds, and, for ...

Pittarak Expedition: The Northwest Passage

Lets Not Forget - Will Steger Reacts to the Gulf Oil Spill Will Steger

Instead of pointing fingers of blame at BP we should first take a long thoughtful and constructive ...

Climate Voices

Adventurers, Youth Unite for Climate Action Will Steger

James Balog presents time-lapse photography from his Extreme Ice Survey at the United Nations clima...

Expedition Copenhagen Delegate Blogs

From Copenhagen, Youth Voices on Climate Will Steger

I was recently in Poland reconnecting with my Trans-Antarctica Expedition—a historic, 20-year reunio...

Expedition Copenhagen Delegate Blogs

Will Steger - Another long day of travel Will Steger

Intense ultraviolet 24 hour light Seals and possibly more bears Day off on May 10th Big celebr...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Back in Minnesota Will Steger

• Successful...safe trip • Global warming IS being played out on the sea ice • Later freeze ups and...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Time for a shower...a snow shower Will Steger

Good to have John's family in camp Open water brings overcast conditions Many friends coming out t...

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Will Steger - Iglulik Arrival and Expedition End Will Steger

The Baffin Island Expedition is complete, but the lessons learned and Inuit voices are just beginni...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Stetson, underwear and a cracker shell Will Steger

1,000 lb bear makes a visit 2 additional bears at lunch Thick fog makes UV rays less intense htt...

Will Steger Dispatches

John Stetson - On the Grant-Suttie Bay Will Steger

Skirting the sea ice to avoid open water Richard Branson, "the fun-loving lion" Sharing stories wi...

John Stetson Dispatches

Will Steger - On the west coast of Baffin Island Will Steger

Coast to Coast crossing of Baffin Island Long day, 10 1/2 hours of travel Switching tent partners ...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Iglulik Arrival and Expedition End Will Steger

Big welcome from the people of Iglulik Many friends and family flew up to visit Jewel concert in t...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Day Off Will Steger

Warm day Picking colors for tents is important Arrival into Iglulik is planned for May 11th Friend...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Long Travel Day Today Will Steger

35 miles of travel down the McDonald River Ahead of schedule, day off on Friday Sam and Will tenti...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Sled goes through the ice Will Steger

Richard and Theo are flown out for business Wet gear and adventure Less than 200 miles to Igluli...

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Will Steger - Barnes Ice Cap Will Steger

26 miles of travel puts team next to Barnes Ice Cap Cool breeze helps dogs Arrival into Iglulik on...

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Will Steger - Taking breaks to keep the dogs cool Will Steger

Rough terrain on the uplands Close to the Barnes Ice Cap "I have always wanted to see the Barnes ...

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Will Steger - Staying cool Will Steger

3,000 vertical foot cliffs Traveling in the shadows to keep dogs cool School of Environmental Stud...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Earth Day - April 22nd Will Steger

Expedition Recap Talking with elders "Ground zero for Global Warming" "Connecting people heart to ...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Heavy ground blizzard Will Steger

In Clyde River 3 day storm Expedition visitors stuck in Iqaluit National Geographic Global Warmi...

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Will Steger - Arrival into Clyde River Will Steger

4 dog teams followed the team into Clyde Richard Branson, Sam Branson and Ed Viesturs join the exp...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Fulfilling a dream... Will Steger

20 mi / k south of Clyde Fast, overland travel Picking a good arctic camp site Yosemite type wall...

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Will Steger - Storm Lifted Will Steger

Whiteout still persists Traveling overland once again 2 days away from Clyde River Traveling close...

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Will Steger - Wind Bound Will Steger

Suspicious looking sky Very little snow at camp Theo, Simon and Lukie using radio to communicate t...

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Will Steger - Calm, clear day Will Steger

Warm, potentially unstable weather 3 travel days to Clyde River https://www.climategen.org/media...

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Will Steger - Excellent travel day Will Steger

Strong winds, but travel still possible Approximately 100 mi/160k south of next village, Clyde R...

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Will Steger - Easter Sunday Will Steger

Ideal travel conditions on Easter Sunday Back on the land at Henry Cater Peninsula Clyde arrival o...

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Will Steger - Inside Will and Theo's tent Will Steger

Windy day 28 mile travel day Cramped, but comfortable quarters Simon and Lukie on the radio Longer...

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Will Steger - Polar Bear Paradise... Will Steger

In Home Bay - Polar Bear Paradise 5 bears seen today Camp surrounded by the dogs Flow edge, rubbl...

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Will Steger - Wildlife of Home Bay Will Steger

Strong polar bear population Bear dens Ring seals and pups Slush and ice make for tough travel h...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - North of Qikiqtarjuaq... Will Steger

Yosemite-like cliffs Cold temperatures, no wind "Dogs at their best" Bear tracks close to camp h...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Sleepy day off Will Steger

Storm persists Strong winds, dropping temperatures 50/50 chance tomorrow we travel https://www.c...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - (Part 2) Blizzard in Qik... Will Steger

Possible expedition departure delay "Christmas Snow" A classic ground blizzard 60-70 mph / 90-112...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - (Part 1) Preparing to leave Qik... Will Steger

Leaving on March 31 - weather dependent Weather reminiscent of an early Minnesota winter Crossing ...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Update from Qik... Will Steger

Big storm heading to Qikiqtarjuaq tonight Spring-type weather Meeting with local people and school...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Approaching Qikiqtarjuaq Will Steger

Great day of travel 3,000-4,000 ft / 900-1,200 m mountains Arriving in Qikiqtarjuaq on Saturday 24...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Traveling on the North Pangnirtung Fjord... Will Steger

Qikiqtarjuaq 45mi/72km away, possibly arrival Saturday afternoon Faster progress on flatter, snow ...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - No dispatch received today Will Steger

Will was unable to leave a audio dispatch for today....

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Recap Will Steger

Camped at Summit Lake In the Pangnirtung Pass Dispatch recap Wind sounds like "Niagra Falls" Dange...

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Will Steger - Storm continues... Will Steger

2nd day in storm Equipment maintenance Safety in numbers **Will's dispatch for today was cut shor...

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Will Steger - Extreme winds... Will Steger

Waterfall ascent on Weasel River Extreme winds and blowing snow and sand Worst campsite ever Good ...

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Will Steger - Life on the trail... Will Steger

Travelling with the Inuit Cold night, frosty tent https://www.climategen.org/media/podcasts/will...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Last Day in Pangnirtung... Will Steger

Pangnirtung basecamp School & village presentations Simon's new sled Signs of global warming a...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Team arrives in Pangnirtung Will Steger

Inuit songs Scenery change - 1000 ft. vertical cliffs A snowmobile greeting Arrival of the base ca...

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Will Steger - 14 mi from Pangnirtug... Will Steger

Arrival in Pangnirtung on Saturday Strong headwinds Hood up, head down and alone with thoughts ...

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Will Steger - Caribou for dinner Will Steger

Head winds Polar bear tracks Simon takes down a caribou Pangnirtung 2-3 nights away {audio}/...

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Will Steger - Back on the trail to Pangnirtung... Will Steger

Traveling on the sea ice Hard to leave friends Steep shoreline High tides Cumberland Sound sea ice...

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Will Steger - 2nd day off Will Steger

Cold weather - winter returns Interviewing Outpost Camp family Eyewitness reports to climate chang...

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Will Steger - Day off at the Outpost Camp Will Steger

Living with an Inuit family at the Outpost Camp Stormy weather Drying clothing and gear Dogs are r...

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Will Steger - Steep cliffs and frozen waterfalls... Will Steger

Long day of travel Expedition on the sea ice Steep cliffs and frozen waterfalls Spring-like temper...

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Will Steger - High Adventure Will Steger

Steep downhills Expedition dogsled techniques Steep canyon walls River overflow May weather in Fe...

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Will Steger - Closing in on Cumberland Sound... Will Steger

Warm weather - 0°F / -17°C Canyons Whipping wind Deep snow Talk of the Nation Science Friday Ferme...

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Will Steger - Happy Birthday Simon Will Steger

Antarctic Landscape Simon's Birthday Inuit style fan hitch 30-35 m / 48-56 k from Cumberland Soun...

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Will Steger - Signs of a changing climate... Will Steger

• Icy conditions, strong winds and a changing environment may indicate the effects of global warmin...

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Will Steger - Hard pack snow and blowing wind... Will Steger

On the trail to Pangnirtung, Nunavut about 55 miles from Iqaluit. {audio}/images/stories/podcasts...

Will Steger Dispatches

Will Steger - Bone-chilling cold... Will Steger

NE of Iqaluit, Nunavut aproximately 40 mi / 64 ki headed toward Pangnirtung, Nunavut. {audio}/im...

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Will Steger - Two cultures, one expedition... Will Steger

Location: Approximately 15 mi/ 24 ki northeast of Iqaluit, Nunavut. {audio}/images/stories/podcas...

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