(Ant)Arctic Matters 2011-2012 The Expedition

Key Facts

Polar travelers:
Dixie DANSERCOER (Belgium)
Troy HENKELS (Alaska, USA)

Area: unexplored East Antarctica (circular itinerary)

Distance: approximately 6000 km

Time frame: November 2011 - February 2012

Main targets

Aiming for a NEW WORLD RECORD for the longest distance (6000 km) non-motorized travel in complete autonomy.
The longest supported expedition so far is The International Trans Antarctic expedition from 1990, covering 3741 miles (5835 km) in 220 days.
The longest unsupported expedition is 4808 km in 90 days by Rune Gjeldnes.

Pioneering a NEW EXPEDITION ROUTE in Antarctica with an itinerary based on the direction of the wind (circular anti-clockwise motion). Harnessing the wind and pioneering new, more efficient ways to use WIND POWER for progress.

Execution of SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH in cooperation with universities around the world.

Supporting EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS promoting ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.

mapweather Map and weather forecasting for the expedition by Marc Dekeyser: www.weather4expeditions.com

graph2 MATHEMATICAL WIND MODEL by Hubert Gallée at the University of Glaciology Grenoble, France.

2010

Logistical preparations
Development of financial partnerships
Training expeditions to the North Pole and Greenland
Research and development of novel expedition gear.

2011

Intense physical training
Fine-tuning expedition gear
Development of promotional and communication campaigns
Development of partner image enhancement campaign.

November 2011 - February 2012

Execution of the expedition
Communications and support through Home Headquarters
Website follow-up
Expedition book writing, documentary film production
and public speaking sessions.

Antarctic Matters The Expedition is incorporated in a three-leveled global initiative

Antarctic Matters The Exhibition: www.antarcticmatters.org
Antarctic Matters The Expedition: www.aamexpedition.org
Antarctic Matters The Conference: www.aamgc2010.org

Circles' core business is Polar exploration with a history of pioneering expeditions in both the Artic and Antarctic since 1993.

Circles Spin-off activities:

Motivational speaking "The Passion to (Out)Perform
Public speaking creating awareness of the larger public on polar warming and its consequences
Educational and awareness programs inviting audiences to ACT
Scientific fieldwork in cooperation with universities and other scientific bodies.

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