PARAMOTOR TRAVERSE

[NORTHWEST PASSAGE]

NORTHWEST PASSAGE

TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE 6 PLANETARY TIPPING POINTS IN THE ARCTIC AND DOCUMENT THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THIS REMOTE WILDERNESS.

A voyage like no other, from Norway to Canada through the Northwest Passage.

This summer, a crew of explorers and adventurers - including award-winning filmmakers, paramotorists and divers, young scientists and storytellers - all united by a shared mission, navigated the The Northwest Passage aboard the Abel Tasman. Throughout their journey paramotorists Kester Haynes and Sylvestre Campe explored and documented the Arctic landscape through the unique perspective that only paramotors can provide.

THE EXPEDITION

THE ROUTE

A passage that was once impossible became increasingly navigable as Arctic summer sea ice rapidly declined with climate change. Their journey bore witness to the extreme and catastrophic changes being wrought on this critical region.

THE VESSEL

The Abel Tasman has an impressive history of traversing some of the worlds most remote places - including Antarctica, Greenland, Norway - and has proven herself worthy in every condition. She sailed with the colours of the climate stripes to raise awareness of our warming planet and its impact on the Arctic.

THE KIT

The crew were kitted out with a range of Shackleton performance apparel for the expedition. This includes the Endurance Parka for on-deck warmth, the Markham Shell Jacket for aerial sorties and Lister Merino Long Sleeves.

THE CREW

KESTER HAYNES

PARAMOTOR PILOT

Kester is the world’s most accomplished paraglider and paramotor pilot. During the past 20 years, he has fulfilled many of his dreams by combining exploration with a passion for innovation and adventure - using light aircraft, 4x4's, motorbikes, paramotors, ground-effect crafts, electric mountain bikes, jet boards, and kayaks.

His adventures have taken him to deserts, forests, mountains, volcanoes, and islands on different continents around the world, soaking up the landscapes, the wonders, the culture, and the people that inhabit these often remote and wild locations.

KARINA OLIANI

EXPEDITION DOCTOR, MOUNTAINEER

Karina Oliani has always been passionate about nature and challenges. She has travelled to more than 100 countries in a huge variety of roles: from professional multi-sport athlete and specialist doctor, to helicopter pilot and climate activist. As the first South American doctor to specialise in wilderness medicine, Karina has coordinated humanitarian work in remote countries all over the world - including Nepal, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Fiji, Venezuela, and many places in Brazil. Director and owner of Pitaya Films for the past 15 years, she also produces and hosts shows for the biggest television networks in Brazil and South America.

SYLVESTRE CAMPE

FILM DIRECTOR

Between the ages of 1 and 18, Sylvestre sailed around the world with his family, circumnavigating the globe several times. His father Joachim Campe's documentaries of his family sailing the seven seas enchanted and inspired audiences in Germany. In the course of these formative years, Sylvestre perfected his skills in all aspects of filmmaking, navigation and survival in extreme conditions. During the same period, he also developed a deep appreciation for the sublime beauty and the mystical grandeur of our planet.

KEITH TUFFLEY

EXPEDITION LEADER

Keith has enjoyed being an investment banker, impact investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist – as Global Chairman of Energy Transition & Sustainability at Citi, and Head of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs Australia; the founder of Neuw Ventures and Grand Tours Project; the CEO of The B Team, a global NGO focused on Climate Action and Sustainability leadership; and a founding board member of The Villars Institute and the Australian Climate Leaders Coalition.