17th July 2026
North of Normal: What it takes to be an arctic guide in Svalbard
In the high arctic Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, snowmobiles outnumber people, traffic lights don’t exist and polar bears occasionally saunter through town. Journalist Maria Philippa Rossi learns about what it takes to become an Arctic Nature Guide in this demanding environment, from student guide Jen McKeown.

Maria Phillipa Rossi
