A Day in the Life of an Arctic Travel Guide

Описание: What’s it like to spend a day in the Arctic Circle? In this documentary, we follow a Norwegian travel guide across Svalbard, a remote, icy archipelago at the edge of the world. From preparing snowmobiles and cooking meals in the wild, to staying alert for polar bears, this is life in one of Earth’s most extreme environments.

Set against the raw beauty of arctic nature, this is a real look at daily survival far from civilization. Learn how this guide navigate shifting ice, read the landscape, and adapt to the challenges of a changing climate. Whether you're fascinated by arctic travel, polar survival, or the rhythm of life in the north, this story offers rare insight into what it means to guide tours through the frozen frontier.

Find more information at: https://www.backyardsvalbard.com/

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0:00 – Life at the Edge of the World
0:33 – The Guide Who Risks Everything
0:52 – How to Survive a Polar Bear Encounter
1:45 – Why Svalbard Attracts Extreme Adventurers
2:30 – The Heavy Responsibility of a Guide
3:10 – Avalanche: The Silent Killer
3:51 – Thin Ice and Arctic Snowmobile Risks
4:00 – Drilling the Ice: A Matter of Life or Death

Credits:
Lead Producer/Camera - Stuart Smillie
Camera/Editor - Steven Kelly

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