The Explorers Podcast Roald Amundsen - Part 3 - The Gjøa Expedition (cont.)
Dec 3, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Roald Amundsen, the esteemed Norwegian polar explorer, delves into his adventures during the Gjøa Expedition. He shares insights on his quest to reach the Magnetic North Pole, overcoming severe weather and logistical challenges. Amundsen highlights the crucial survival skills he learned from the Inuit, which proved vital for his crew's morale and success. He also reflects on his later experiences on the American lecture circuit, showcasing how his Arctic journeys shaped his leadership and future exploration ambitions.
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First Sled Excursion
- Amundsen's first dog sled excursion to the Magnetic North Pole was a disaster due to extreme cold.
- The team only managed to travel six miles in three days, dumping supplies and returning to base.
Lessons Learned
- Amundsen learned valuable lessons from the failed excursion, realizing he started too early and needed warmer weather.
- He also discovered the dogs' limitations in extreme cold.
Second Sled Run
- On a second, more successful run, Amundsen and Helmar Hansen encountered a group of Netsilik Inuit.
- They received caribou fur underwear as a gift and further honed their dog sledding skills.