Sebastian Copeland’s Across the Ice

The Explorers Club Screening in Davos

We’re thrilled to announce a special screening of Across the Ice: The Greenland Victory March, a documentary following Sebastian Copeland and Eric McNair-Landry’ s daring expedition across Greenland, to be featured during the Explorers Club weekend at the Wisdom Film Festival in Davos, Switzerland.

This same weekend, Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Photographer of the Year 2024 award for his contributions to visual storytelling, with a ceremony held in Athens, Greece. This dual recognition underscores the impact of Copeland’s work in both exploration and conservation.

Sebastian Copeland, a British-French-American, is a world-renowned polar explorer, climate researcher, environmentalist, photographer, and author. With a career that has seen him lead 27 polar missions, Copeland’s commitment to environmental protection and his relentless pursuit of a sustainable future have shaped his life's work. He was awarded the National Order of Merit by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2019, has published several influential works that underscore the critical importance of environmental conservation, his activism has earned him a seat on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Branch of Mikhail Gorbachev's Green Cross International and for Shine On Sierra Leone, and he has been widely celebrated and featured in National Geographic, Vanity Fair, GQ, Marie Claire, Elle, Outside, American Photo, The New York Times, People Magazine, USA Today, and Paris Match, as well as on NBC, CBS, NPR, and CNN’s Larry King Live.

Across the Ice chronicles an unprecedented journey across Greenland’s ice sheet, where Copeland, alongside fellow adventurer and seasoned polar guide Eric McNair-Landry, completed a 2,300-kilometer expedition from south to north, setting a Guinness World Record by covering 595 kilometers in just 24 hours. This feat demanded resilience, as the duo faced brutal storms, freezing temperatures, and sleepless nights, testing their endurance in one of the planet’s most unforgiving environments.

Eric McNair-Landry, a highly skilled explorer, brings his own deep experience in polar travel. Raised in Iqaluit, Nunavut, as the son of renowned polar guides Matty McNair and Paul Landry, Eric grew up surrounded by the Arctic and has become an accomplished adventurer in his own right. He has led multiple kite-skiing expeditions across Greenland and the Northwest Passage and has set numerous records in the polar regions, making him a perfect partner for this formidable journey.

Wisdom House

The screening is hosted by Wisdom Accelerator founder and The Explorers Club Chair of the Switzerland Chapter, Marcelo Garcia. He actively organizes events like this screening, engaging members in meaningful exploration and fostering a passion for scientific discovery.

Wisdom Accelerator is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is dedicated to empowering young people worldwide through mentorship, skill development, and knowledge-sharing. It brings together thought leaders, educators, and experts from diverse fields to share their insights, guiding the next generation toward meaningful personal and professional growth. Through a series of workshops, talks, and interactive sessions, Wisdom Accelerator creates an environment where young minds can gain practical wisdom, build leadership skills, and engage in impactful conversations. By fostering a community centered around continuous learning and personal growth, Wisdom Accelerator equips youth with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate an ever-evolving world.

The Explorer Club

The Explorers Club is the international society established in 1904 that promotes the scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space. Dedicated to advancing field research and environmental conservation. Sebastian Copeland and CORE founder Martine Dubin are both members of The Explorers Club. The club serves as a global meeting place for explorers and scientists committed to understanding and protecting our planet.

Experience Sebastian’s Work Beyond the Screen

In addition to Across the Ice, viewers can explore Sebastian Copeland’s captivating photography, with large, limited-edition prints. His latest book, The Arctic: A Darker Shade of White, featuring a foreword by Jane Goodall, continues his exploration of polar environments and the urgent climate threats they face. This book, alongside his award-winning titles like Antarctica: The Waking Giant and Arctica: The Vanishing North, showcases his commitment to using visual storytelling as a powerful force for conservation. Purchase the book here.

Support Conservation Through the SEDNA Foundation

As part of CORE’s commitment to impactful storytelling, we invite viewers to support Sebastian’s nature conservation efforts through the SEDNA Foundation. A donation link will be available for those inspired to contribute to his mission of preserving Earth’s precious polar landscapes. Your support directly funds continued conservation efforts that Sebastian so powerfully advocates through his art and expeditions.

Join Us on CORE

Watch Across the Ice exclusively on CORE, where Sebastian’s daring journey and Eric McNair-Landry’s skilled guidance showcase human resilience in preserving the world’s last wild frontiers. Join us in experiencing this historic journey and consider supporting the mission of protecting our planet.

We look forward to sharing this incredible story with you and celebrating Sebastian’s contributions to environmental conservation and visual storytelling.

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