Hurtigruten Expedition Leaders Explore America

Hurtigruten is the world leader in exploration travel. Westphal will be joined by Olav Orheim, world-renown geologist and former professor of Glaciology. The two explorers and other expedition staff will be wowing audiences with their tales of adventure at events in New York, Massachusetts, Colorado, Louisiana, Rhode Island and other states over the next few weeks.

For Westphal and Orheim, their ‘office' is located in some of the most remote wilderness in the world and coming to work every day is an adventure filled with vast landscapes, wildlife, and glaciers. Their ‘co-workers' could be elephant seals or penguins. But this work also demands preparation, fitness, and an explorer mindset. Over the next few weeks, travelers will be able to hear tales from Hurtigruten expedition staff who will discuss their voyages and talk about what it's like to be a professional explorer.

These events will give travelers with a great sense of adventure and love of nature a chance to embrace their inner explorer for at least a day and learn about all Hurtigruten has to offer:

• Discover Hurtigruten's expedition destinations in Antarctica, Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Arctic Canada, South America, Central America, and Europe and
• Discover what it means to travel expedition style on a Hurtigruten voyage
• Learn about the exotic wildlife one sees on an expedition voyage
• Learn about opportunities to explore the natural history of remote areas and the fascinating cultures of Europe, Morocco, and South America
• Hear epic tales from real-life adventurers
• Get answers to questions about expedition travel

Hurtigruten is a world leader in expedition voyages, sailing to the most remote of destinations, including Antarctica, Greenland, and the Arctic's Spitsbergen, as well as year-round along Norway's coast and to Europe in the spring and fall. The company's fleet of 14 intimate ships, which each carry 100 to 646 guests, allows travelers to enjoy the scenery and culture of the destination in a relaxed atmosphere.

To learn more about scheduled Hurtigruten events, go to: https://www.hurtigruten.us/us-pages/2016-roadshow/. Connect with your inner explorer at these exciting Hurtigruten events!



Featured Speakers

Ralf Westphal - Expedition Leader

The making of this explorer started with his work as an Outward Bound instructor helping at-risk youth. This experience amplified his passion for nature, particularly in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Ralf pursued a career as an outdoor professional, which led to prominent positions as a sea kayak guide and polar bear guide. These experiences, combined with his work as an ethnographical researcher and polar historian, contribute to his inescapable love affair with nature and his impressive expertise in the outdoors and expedition travel.

Olav Orheim - Glaciologist and Climatologist

Renowned as one of the world's leading geologists, Olav's list of accomplishments is long. He held a professorship in glaciology for nearly two decades at the University of Bergen; helped establish Troll Station, Norway's permanent research station in Antarctica; and chairs the boards of the Fram Museum in Oslo and GRID-A, a non-profit environmental foundation created to support the United Nations. He's led numerous scientific expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, and Olav's expedition stories will have you on the edge of your seat.