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  • Mike Horn(Left)  & Borge Ousland  at Cape Articheski, North Siberia.  They left at 09:00 GMT 20.01.2006 for the North Pole, a distance of 1000 kms. If they get there before 21st March (sunrise at the North Pole) they will be the first to do it in winter. Cap Artichevsky is notorious for being a difficult point to start due to strong currents moving the fast ice. The conditions at the start were particularly treacherous as the temperatures were unusually high (-2 C) making this ice unstable. Fortunately a westerly wind had pushed fast ice on the western side of Cap Artichevsky, creating a bridge between the mainland and multiyear ice.  It is now a race against time to reach the multiyear before conditions change. Considering the difficult terrain and the fully laden sleds, it may take them up to two weeks to cover the 100 kms between the Cape and the safe ice.To know more about Borge and Mike visit www.ousland.com & www.mikehorn.com.<br />
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  • 1st of June 2003 - Mike arrives at Tuktoyatuk <br />
Dodging grizzly's was a favourite pastime this week. Each time I found myself on land, I would see them. I was particularly lucky one day as I was spotted by a mother and her two cubs before I saw them. I got a heck of a fright to see the mother standing on her hind legs checking me out. I moved downwind from her so she could get my scent. As it happened, the cubs then both turned around and walked off in the opposite direction and the mother quickly followed. I'm sure that if they had come towards me the mother would have attacked....but not this time at least!!<br />
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The terrain is changing rapidly. Before I could not differentiate between what was land and what was the sea, as everything, just everything, was white. Now, I can clearly see where the land is as it is no longer covered with snow. The sea ice continues to be he easiest route for me but definitely not for much longer. A layer of water covers the ice and in some parts you can clearly see the holes where the entire thickness has melted. I don't have much choice but to continue on the ice at present as I am still pulling my sledge. I'm staying close to the waters edge so at least there is no great danger if I fall in.<br />
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I managed to get the kite out a few times this week. Slowly, but slowly, the wind seems to be turning more frequently to a easterly direction. The wind is east once again today<br />
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I must do some serious thinking when I get into Tuktoyaktuk. I must either leave straight away and try and cross the Mackenzie Basin on foot before the ice melts entirely, or if I don't do this, I will have to wait about three weeks before I can head off on kayak. Not so keen on the idea of waiting but it may be the easiest solution as I'm not sure how the kayak will get to me afterwards. I can't simply send it to the next village because the village of Tuk is the most western village in the North Western Territories. Next stop from here is Alaska
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  • 1st of June 2003 - Mike arrives at Tuktoyatuk <br />
Dodging grizzly's was a favourite pastime this week. Each time I found myself on land, I would see them. I was particularly lucky one day as I was spotted by a mother and her two cubs before I saw them. I got a heck of a fright to see the mother standing on her hind legs checking me out. I moved downwind from her so she could get my scent. As it happened, the cubs then both turned around and walked off in the opposite direction and the mother quickly followed. I'm sure that if they had come towards me the mother would have attacked....but not this time at least!!<br />
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The terrain is changing rapidly. Before I could not differentiate between what was land and what was the sea, as everything, just everything, was white. Now, I can clearly see where the land is as it is no longer covered with snow. The sea ice continues to be he easiest route for me but definitely not for much longer. A layer of water covers the ice and in some parts you can clearly see the holes where the entire thickness has melted. I don't have much choice but to continue on the ice at present as I am still pulling my sledge. I'm staying close to the waters edge so at least there is no great danger if I fall in.<br />
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I managed to get the kite out a few times this week. Slowly, but slowly, the wind seems to be turning more frequently to a easterly direction. The wind is east once again today<br />
<br />
I must do some serious thinking when I get into Tuktoyaktuk. I must either leave straight away and try and cross the Mackenzie Basin on foot before the ice melts entirely, or if I don't do this, I will have to wait about three weeks before I can head off on kayak. Not so keen on the idea of waiting but it may be the easiest solution as I'm not sure how the kayak will get to me afterwards. I can't simply send it to the next village because the village of Tuk is the most western village in the North Western Territories. Next stop from here is Alaska
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  • 1st of June 2003 - Mike arrives at Tuktoyatuk <br />
Dodging grizzly's was a favourite pastime this week. Each time I found myself on land, I would see them. I was particularly lucky one day as I was spotted by a mother and her two cubs before I saw them. I got a heck of a fright to see the mother standing on her hind legs checking me out. I moved downwind from her so she could get my scent. As it happened, the cubs then both turned around and walked off in the opposite direction and the mother quickly followed. I'm sure that if they had come towards me the mother would have attacked....but not this time at least!!<br />
<br />
The terrain is changing rapidly. Before I could not differentiate between what was land and what was the sea, as everything, just everything, was white. Now, I can clearly see where the land is as it is no longer covered with snow. The sea ice continues to be he easiest route for me but definitely not for much longer. A layer of water covers the ice and in some parts you can clearly see the holes where the entire thickness has melted. I don't have much choice but to continue on the ice at present as I am still pulling my sledge. I'm staying close to the waters edge so at least there is no great danger if I fall in.<br />
<br />
I managed to get the kite out a few times this week. Slowly, but slowly, the wind seems to be turning more frequently to a easterly direction. The wind is east once again today<br />
<br />
I must do some serious thinking when I get into Tuktoyaktuk. I must either leave straight away and try and cross the Mackenzie Basin on foot before the ice melts entirely, or if I don't do this, I will have to wait about three weeks before I can head off on kayak. Not so keen on the idea of waiting but it may be the easiest solution as I'm not sure how the kayak will get to me afterwards. I can't simply send it to the next village because the village of Tuk is the most western village in the North Western Territories. Next stop from here is Alaska
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  • 1st of June 2003 - Mike arrives at Tuktoyatuk <br />
Dodging grizzly's was a favourite pastime this week. Each time I found myself on land, I would see them. I was particularly lucky one day as I was spotted by a mother and her two cubs before I saw them. I got a heck of a fright to see the mother standing on her hind legs checking me out. I moved downwind from her so she could get my scent. As it happened, the cubs then both turned around and walked off in the opposite direction and the mother quickly followed. I'm sure that if they had come towards me the mother would have attacked....but not this time at least!!<br />
<br />
The terrain is changing rapidly. Before I could not differentiate between what was land and what was the sea, as everything, just everything, was white. Now, I can clearly see where the land is as it is no longer covered with snow. The sea ice continues to be he easiest route for me but definitely not for much longer. A layer of water covers the ice and in some parts you can clearly see the holes where the entire thickness has melted. I don't have much choice but to continue on the ice at present as I am still pulling my sledge. I'm staying close to the waters edge so at least there is no great danger if I fall in.<br />
<br />
I managed to get the kite out a few times this week. Slowly, but slowly, the wind seems to be turning more frequently to a easterly direction. The wind is east once again today<br />
<br />
I must do some serious thinking when I get into Tuktoyaktuk. I must either leave straight away and try and cross the Mackenzie Basin on foot before the ice melts entirely, or if I don't do this, I will have to wait about three weeks before I can head off on kayak. Not so keen on the idea of waiting but it may be the easiest solution as I'm not sure how the kayak will get to me afterwards. I can't simply send it to the next village because the village of Tuk is the most western village in the North Western Territories. Next stop from here is Alaska
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  • 5th of October 2002 - What will happen from here?! <br />
I have decided to leave my boat in Nanisivik, the northernmost mining village in Canada. The mine stopped production last week and all the miners are heading back home after 27 years of  zinc production. I had the privilege to get here on the last day. It is a bit sad to see the mine shut down and everybody leaving Nanisivik but that is life and we have to look ahead and not back.<br />
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I would like to thank all the miners and their managers for all the assistance they gave me. They have gone out of their way to make my life as comfortable as possible while I am here waiting for the logistics crew to arrive. A big and sincere thanks to the Nanisivik mine.<br />
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The logistics crew arrive today so we will immediately set to work and get the boat out of the water to prepare it for the long, harsh winter. <br />
<br />
Otherwise, it appears that I will have to wait a while for the water to freeze up completely. To leave on kayak now would be too difficult because there is too much ice, but if I can wait a few weeks, I will be able to leave on foot pulling my sledge and supplies behind me. Not so keen about waiting but that's life! In the meantime I am getting to know the local people. Their kindness and hospitality is amazing.
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  • 5th of October 2002 - What will happen from here?! <br />
I have decided to leave my boat in Nanisivik, the northernmost mining village in Canada. The mine stopped production last week and all the miners are heading back home after 27 years of  zinc production. I had the privilege to get here on the last day. It is a bit sad to see the mine shut down and everybody leaving Nanisivik but that is life and we have to look ahead and not back.<br />
<br />
I would like to thank all the miners and their managers for all the assistance they gave me. They have gone out of their way to make my life as comfortable as possible while I am here waiting for the logistics crew to arrive. A big and sincere thanks to the Nanisivik mine.<br />
<br />
The logistics crew arrive today so we will immediately set to work and get the boat out of the water to prepare it for the long, harsh winter. <br />
<br />
Otherwise, it appears that I will have to wait a while for the water to freeze up completely. To leave on kayak now would be too difficult because there is too much ice, but if I can wait a few weeks, I will be able to leave on foot pulling my sledge and supplies behind me. Not so keen about waiting but that's life! In the meantime I am getting to know the local people. Their kindness and hospitality is amazing.
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  • 5th of October 2002 - What will happen from here?! <br />
I have decided to leave my boat in Nanisivik, the northernmost mining village in Canada. The mine stopped production last week and all the miners are heading back home after 27 years of  zinc production. I had the privilege to get here on the last day. It is a bit sad to see the mine shut down and everybody leaving Nanisivik but that is life and we have to look ahead and not back.<br />
<br />
I would like to thank all the miners and their managers for all the assistance they gave me. They have gone out of their way to make my life as comfortable as possible while I am here waiting for the logistics crew to arrive. A big and sincere thanks to the Nanisivik mine.<br />
<br />
The logistics crew arrive today so we will immediately set to work and get the boat out of the water to prepare it for the long, harsh winter. <br />
<br />
Otherwise, it appears that I will have to wait a while for the water to freeze up completely. To leave on kayak now would be too difficult because there is too much ice, but if I can wait a few weeks, I will be able to leave on foot pulling my sledge and supplies behind me. Not so keen about waiting but that's life! In the meantime I am getting to know the local people. Their kindness and hospitality is amazing.
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  • 5th of October 2002 - What will happen from here?! <br />
I have decided to leave my boat in Nanisivik, the northernmost mining village in Canada. The mine stopped production last week and all the miners are heading back home after 27 years of  zinc production. I had the privilege to get here on the last day. It is a bit sad to see the mine shut down and everybody leaving Nanisivik but that is life and we have to look ahead and not back.<br />
<br />
I would like to thank all the miners and their managers for all the assistance they gave me. They have gone out of their way to make my life as comfortable as possible while I am here waiting for the logistics crew to arrive. A big and sincere thanks to the Nanisivik mine.<br />
<br />
The logistics crew arrive today so we will immediately set to work and get the boat out of the water to prepare it for the long, harsh winter. <br />
<br />
Otherwise, it appears that I will have to wait a while for the water to freeze up completely. To leave on kayak now would be too difficult because there is too much ice, but if I can wait a few weeks, I will be able to leave on foot pulling my sledge and supplies behind me. Not so keen about waiting but that's life! In the meantime I am getting to know the local people. Their kindness and hospitality is amazing.
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  • 5th of October 2002 - What will happen from here?! <br />
I have decided to leave my boat in Nanisivik, the northernmost mining village in Canada. The mine stopped production last week and all the miners are heading back home after 27 years of  zinc production. I had the privilege to get here on the last day. It is a bit sad to see the mine shut down and everybody leaving Nanisivik but that is life and we have to look ahead and not back.<br />
<br />
I would like to thank all the miners and their managers for all the assistance they gave me. They have gone out of their way to make my life as comfortable as possible while I am here waiting for the logistics crew to arrive. A big and sincere thanks to the Nanisivik mine.<br />
<br />
The logistics crew arrive today so we will immediately set to work and get the boat out of the water to prepare it for the long, harsh winter. <br />
<br />
Otherwise, it appears that I will have to wait a while for the water to freeze up completely. To leave on kayak now would be too difficult because there is too much ice, but if I can wait a few weeks, I will be able to leave on foot pulling my sledge and supplies behind me. Not so keen about waiting but that's life! In the meantime I am getting to know the local people. Their kindness and hospitality is amazing.
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  • 5th of October 2002 - What will happen from here?! <br />
I have decided to leave my boat in Nanisivik, the northernmost mining village in Canada. The mine stopped production last week and all the miners are heading back home after 27 years of  zinc production. I had the privilege to get here on the last day. It is a bit sad to see the mine shut down and everybody leaving Nanisivik but that is life and we have to look ahead and not back.<br />
<br />
I would like to thank all the miners and their managers for all the assistance they gave me. They have gone out of their way to make my life as comfortable as possible while I am here waiting for the logistics crew to arrive. A big and sincere thanks to the Nanisivik mine.<br />
<br />
The logistics crew arrive today so we will immediately set to work and get the boat out of the water to prepare it for the long, harsh winter. <br />
<br />
Otherwise, it appears that I will have to wait a while for the water to freeze up completely. To leave on kayak now would be too difficult because there is too much ice, but if I can wait a few weeks, I will be able to leave on foot pulling my sledge and supplies behind me. Not so keen about waiting but that's life! In the meantime I am getting to know the local people. Their kindness and hospitality is amazing.
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  • GBN001014<br />
Nyonie, Gabon , 27/ 10/2000 ©Sebastian Devenish<br />
Mike Horn/ Latitude 0¡:Mike and wife Cathy in Nyonie on his arrival
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Gabon , 27/ 10/2000 ©Sebastian Devenish<br />
Mike Horn/ Latitude 0¡: Moment of emotion for Marco Landolt, sponsor and friend of Mike
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  • IDE000309 N.SLUES, INDONESIA, MARCH 2000 ©S.DEVENISH<br />
MIKE HORN LATITUDE 0¡ : Neptune
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  • IDE000514<br />
© S.Devenish<br />
Mike Horn "Latitude 0¡" : Crossing numerous rivers
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  • IDE000515<br />
© S.Devenish<br />
Mike Horn "Latitude 0¡" : Arrival at Indian Ocean.Top of the world
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  • KNA000705  07/2000 Kenya<br />
©Sebastian Devenish<br />
Mike Horn - Latitude 0¡: Mike joking with Steve Ravussin, yachtsman who prepared Mike's boat
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  • On the 21.10.2004 at Midday Mike Horn completed the circumnavigation of the Artic Circle.  He was met by his wife Cathy and his daughters Annika and Jessica and his Mother Blanche. After sailing past the North Cape, he landed his trimaran a kilometer from the North Cape and wailked up the steep escarpement to be met by over 80 Journalists and friends. This signified the end of an unprecedented trip that took 2 yrs and 3 months to complete.
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  • On the 21.10.2004 at Midday Mike Horn completed the circumnavigation of the Artic Circle.  He was met by his wife Cathy and his daughters Annika and Jessica and his Mother Blanche. After sailing past the North Cape, he landed his trimaran a kilometer from the North Cape and wailked up the steep escarpement to be met by over 80 Journalists and friends. This signified the end of an unprecedented trip that took 2 yrs and 3 months to complete.
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