King Frederik the 10th, in the year 2000 (then Crown Prince Fredrik) was on a civilian dog sled expedition, from Qaanaaq in Northwest Greenland, north of Greenland and down in Northeast Greenland to Daneborg, a trip of 2,800 km. There was one to experience the area, and two to help celebrate the Sirius Sledge Patrol's 50th anniversary. The then Crown Prince traveled with a cameraman and four old Sirius men, and the expedition was called "Expedition Sirius 2000". He is the only Crown Prince/King in world history to have done this. PS..... King Frederik the 10th is an elite soldier in The Frogman Corps special operations force. He was 1 out of 4 who passed, out of 300 aspirants in 1995. So I think we can say that we have a "BAD ASS KING" 😇 😇 😇
RIP to the Lads. Even with the sad stories, this whole series was a great watch. What a fascinating (and dangerous) part of the World these soldiers get to be a part of for a couple of years. No wonder these experiences stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Loved this series. As a Brit being half Dane and have lived 7 years in Greenland as a hunter/fisherman I can feel what they feel. They are going through even harder times that us/me, but it was still really rough ...and beautiful. Some of the best years of my life. Sadly a lot of the small towns up there have quite a lot of problems regarding alcohol and domestic violence. It is sad , because the people are overall wonderful and extremely friendly.
I haven't commented on the previous parts, but after writing this, I'll make sure I've like every one of them. I had not seen this series before, and after watching the first couple of your videos, I could hardly wait until you put up the next part! It was very enjoyable to watch this "together" with you, hearing your insightful comments along the way somehow added something extra to the experience. As a Dane, I already knew about Sirius, but you added another dimension to this. Thank you! Also thank you to any current or former Sirius members who happen to read this, you guys deserve huge respect for what you do!
Yea, in Greenland, you buy hunting weapons in the grocery store. And you get the permit for it, by documenting that you live there, and saying you want to hunt. Every local has several weapons. Hunting is so important to get meat on the table. A Greenlandic child will shoot his (it is usually boy, but one of my students had done it as well) first reindeer at 12 using his one of father's rifle. Which he will then be gifted. Not that many people gets killed by bears. There are very few people there, and they are really good hunters. REALLY good.
Thank you for honouring the Sirius Patrol, the coolest and toughest soldiers and dogs in the cold wilderness. I grew up in Uummannaq, and we had around 16 dogs. Best childhood memories and adventures ever. You should go to Uummannaq in spring march/april, the weather is usually stable (and cold) around that time and before the fjord ice breaks up, then you will have the chance to experience dog sleighing on the ice. People are friendly and welcoming there.
the dogs have abelity genarete a under coat and the colder it is the more fur they genarete and that is reason they are outside everyday the hole year. they weigh about 50 kg they not like normals dogs they build for theese conditions
The GPS ran out of juice, the fire obviously went out, and they were still on a floating ice floe. Looking for them would have been all guesswork down along the coast. Can barely stand to think about it though. Poor lads.
thank you for your show thank you for what you did in explaining the difference between life and death and what the soldiers actually have to go through
