The Travel Guide Keeping Tourists Alive in Svalbard
What does it take to survive in one of the world’s most extreme places? In Svalbard, a remote Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic, travel guides face constant danger. From polar bear encounters to avalanches, frozen sea ice, and brutal winds, every day is a test of survival. Join us as we follow a Norwegian travel guide leading tours across this icy frontier. Learn the Arctic survival protocols that keep adventurers alive: how to avoid avalanches, what to do if a polar bear appears, how to test sea ice before crossing, and why every decision counts when traveling in the high north.
If you’re fascinated by extreme travel, arctic exploration, or life at the edge of the world, this documentary is the ultimate insight into the harsh reality of guiding tours in Svalbard, Norway.
Find more information at: https://www.backyardsvalbard.com/
#svalbard #norway #travel #norwegian #arctic #tour #polarbear
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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If you’re fascinated by extreme travel, arctic exploration, or life at the edge of the world, this documentary is the ultimate insight into the harsh reality of guiding tours in Svalbard, Norway.
Find more information at: https://www.backyardsvalbard.com/
#svalbard #norway #travel #norwegian #arctic #tour #polarbear
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
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com ?
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