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The Snowdrifts Cross Vatnajökull

Lífskraftur’s aim is to raise funds for the charities Líf and Kraftur. The first step was taken in June 2020 when eleven women crossed Vatnajökull, around 150 km, on cross-country skis. In total, around ISK 6 million was raised during the walk.

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All sides of Iceland in one day

This summer, our ambassador, Benjamin Hardman set to traverse and document the whole trail in one straight push

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Arctic Glow

With 24 hours of light during Icelandic summer, the opportunities to explore are endless. Benjamin and Eydís headed south to explore Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) and Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) for a mix of natural wonder, great food, culture and midnight hikes. A very full day.

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Quarantine at the Arctic's edge

While much of the world is on lockdown, Ása Steinars, took to the mountains to isolate herself at a remote cabin in North Iceland.

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Sheep herding on Breidamerkurfjall

Being a sheep farmer in Iceland requires a great deal of passion and dedication.

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300 times on top of Iceland

Professional mountain guide Einar Rúnar Sigurðsson reached the peak of Hvannadalshnjúkur for the 300th time earlier this month, but Hvannadalshnjúkur is the highest peak in Iceland.

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