On this episode of Explore, host David McGuffin is joined by Arctic explorer and elementary school teacher Dave Greene. Earlier this year, Greene completed his fourth <a href="https://canadiangeographic.ca/podcasts/canoeing-across-the-arctic-with-dave-greene/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">RCGS-flagged expedition</a> across northern Quebec’s Ungava Peninsula. As the leader of this ski expedition, Greene shares his experience, traversing the harsh landscape alongside teammates Chris Giard and Lee Fraser.Skiing hundreds of kilometres through -40°Celsius temperatures, the goal of the expedition was to reach the spectacular Pingualuit Crater, a 450-million-year-old meteor impact site. Greene shares stories of extreme cold, frostbite, whiteouts and life above the tree line, as well as the moments of awe and resilience that define Arctic travel.As a Nova Scotia teacher and a new CanGeo Education board representative, Greene also brought the expedition into the classroom, connecting students to Canada’s North with live updates, weather tracking and daily Arctic haikus.Follow Greene on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greeneradventures/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">@greeneradventures</a>

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