30.000 kilometers is a long distance. An extremely long distance, even. If Johan Ernst Nilson makes it, he will be the first person in the world to travel between the two poles in a climate neutral way. Photo: Pole2Pole.
If the Swedish adventurer Johan Ernst Nilson is to be considered courageous or slightly crazy, I will leave up to everyone to decide for themselves. but no doubt it’s a big challenge he has take on: Traveling from the North pole to the South pole – by climate neutral means of transport.
Skis, kites, dogsleds, solar poert, bikes and sailboat has been his ans his crew’s means of conveyance ever since they started their trip on April 6 last year. Their goal is to reach the Antarctic about one year later.
So, why does Johan Ernst Nilson do this?
The way I see it, I have an important message to communicate. My mission is to raise awareness and empower all of us to choose sustainable solutions. I know from previous expeditions that people listen and both individuals and corporations are inspired to act more sustainably themselves in the future.
he writes on his expedition blog. Read more » >>
