Exploring the Northwest Passage

The adventure is underway. The expedition Sea of Ice 2025 will take us to one of the most extreme and legendary places on the planet: the Canadian Arctic. In a journey of 760 kilometers over sea icetemperatures of up to -35°CThe company is fully autonomous, following in the footsteps of the great explorers who, centuries ago, dreamed of opening a route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

An unprecedented challenge: Spain and the search for the Northwest Passage

Since the 16th century, the Spanish Crown undertook one of the greatest epics of maritime exploration: to find a route connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific through the American continent. The possibility of a navigable passage to the East He pushed expeditions up both the east and west coasts of the New World in an effort to decipher the unknown geography of the continent.

In 1524, Esteban GomezThe Spanish explorer, an explorer in the service of Spain, traveled the Atlantic coast of North America in search of a strait that would allow access to the Pacific, without success. Decades later, at the other end of the continent, Juan de FucaIn 1592, a Greek navigator in the service of the Spanish Crown, explored the coast of present-day British Columbia and described a strait that he believed connected the two oceans. Although his theory could not be confirmed, his name still lives on in the Fuca Strait.

In the eighteenth century, Spain reinforced its presence in the North Pacific with scientific and reconnaissance expeditions. The expedition of Alejandro Malaspina (1789-1794) and the mission of the schooners Subtle and Mexicancommanded by Dionisio Alcalá Galiano y Cayetano Valdésrespectively, explored the coasts of Alaska, discarding the existence of the mythical Strait of Anian. However, the enigma of the Northwest Passage persisted, and other nations took up the baton in their quest.

The connection with the expeditions of Franklin, Amundsen and James Clark Ross.

While Spain concentrated its efforts on the PacificBritish and Norwegians continued the search for an arctic route to the Arctic. north of the American continent. Among them, the British explorer John Franklinwhose fateful 1845 expedition became one of the greatest mysteries of polar exploration. Franklin and his 129 crew members disappeared in the Arctic as they attempted to cross the Northwest Passage aboard the ships Erebus and Terror. Years later, remains of the expedition were found on King William Island, revealing the harsh conditions and tragic outcome of their mission.

In 1831, James Clark Ross reached Magnetic North Polea milestone in the history of polar exploration. Its discovery was key to Arctic navigation, marking a fundamental reference point in terrestrial magnetism.

Finally, in 1906, the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen succeeded in completing the Northwest Passage crossing for the first time in history. After years of preparation and apprenticeship with the Inuit people, Amundsen used a small boat, the Gjøato navigate the southernmost route of the Passage, the same route we are following today on the expedition. Sea of Ice 2025.

Sea Ice 2025: Exploration, History and Environmental Awareness

Following in the footsteps of these explorers, the Sea of Ice 2025 expedition will revive the challenge of crossing the Northwest Passagea journey of 760 kilometers over sea icewith extreme temperatures of up to -35°C and in total autonomy. But this challenge not only has a historical and sporting component, but also seeks to document the effects of the climate change in one of the most fragile regions of the planet.

This expedition connects the history of exploration with the present, showing how the ice that once prevented Franklin's passage is now disappearing at an alarming rate. To explore the Arctic is also to understand its transformation and the impact it has on the planet's climate balance.

Expedition objectives

Beyond the physical and logistical challenge, the expedition will Sea of Ice 2025 search:

• Historical exploration: Relive the footsteps of the pioneers who searched for this route for centuries.
• Environmental awareness: Documenting the effects of climate change in the Arctic, where ice is disappearing at an alarming rate.
• Cultural exchange with the Inuit community: We will live with the community of Resolute Baylearning their survival techniques and their link with the environment.
• Educational outreach: We will share our experiences through talks, publications and audiovisual material of the experience that will bring the polar reality closer to the world.

A journey of endurance and exploration

The team, formed by José Trejo, Francisco Mira 'Quitín' and Sechu Lópezwill face 42 days of crossing in total autonomyThe weight of equipment and supplies will demand maximum physical and mental performance. There will be no outside assistance. Only the ice, the immensity of the Arctic and our determination to complete this challenge.

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The journey begins now!