Ordinary people doing extraordinary things – it’s a tale as old as time. David and Goliath stories pull us into a journey of an everyday person achieving the unimaginable. For 18 years, this is how Fjällräven Polar alumni have recounted their experience of a unique five-day expedition across the Scandinavian Arctic. One that took them to their physical and mental limits.
Every year, each participant chosen to join the expedition team has their personal reasons for applying. For Nooshin Hamzehloo, an Iranian-born tax auditor based in Stockholm, Fjällräven Polar 2023 was her way of celebrating life so far. She would finish the 300km journey on her 60th birthday, and in so doing, make a statement to the world (and herself) that the best is yet to come.
Read more about Nooshin’s life changing journey here.
But a single vision unites every Fjällräven Polar participant: to dive headfirst into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to truly test themselves and discover what it means to become an Arctic explorer.
What is Fjällräven Polar?
In April 2024, Fjällräven Polar will bring together 20 people from across the globe for a 300km dog sledding expedition across Scandinavia’s Arctic tundra. For five days, participants will drive their own dog sled across vast frozen landscapes, experiencing a world completely different from their own.
Now in its 19th year, Fjällräven Polar offers a way into winter outdoor life for people who want more wilderness in their lives. Following Fjällräven’s mission to inspire people to spend more time in nature, this expedition proves that with the right equipment and the right knowledge, anyone can enjoy nature in Arctic conditions, regardless of previous outdoor experience.
Fjällräven is inviting curious individuals to apply for this adventure of a lifetime.
How to apply – Join the Fjällräven Polar 2024 expedition
Applications for the Fjällräven Polar 2024 expedition open on Monday 30th October during the global launch event, where hopeful applicants will learn all about the Fjällräven Polar 2024 expedition, how to apply, how to earn a spot, what life is like north of the Arctic Circle and how Fjällräven Polar has impacted the lives of expedition alumni. Full details about the application process will be released during the global launch event and on the Fjällräven Experience Hub once applications open.
Key Dates
Global launch event: Monday 30th October
Challenge 1 released: Monday 30th October
Challenge 2 released: Monday 6th November
Challenge 3 released: Monday 13th November
Applications close: Sunday 19th November
Winners announced: Monday 11th December
Fjällräven Polar expedition: 2nd–8th April 2024
Ready for the coldest winters – A jacket to keep you comfortable
The Polar Expedition Parka is a jacket designed for the most extreme winter conditions. It has been tried and tested on many Fjällräven Polar expeditions by participants, mushers and crew members. On the inside: large, 700 fill-power down baffles and an inner baffle collar will retain the heat captured from your body. On the outside: hardwearing G-1000 HeavyDuty fabric is placed on the chest, elbows, underside of the forearms and the seat for durability in high exposure areas. It’s a hardy companion set for many winters to come and is now available for anyone looking for their next cold-weather adventure.
