
Going Greenland
Genres
Overview
What happens when you combine a renewable energy sailboat with an arctic ski expedition in Greenland for the first time ever? Athletes Rachael Burks and Jessica Baker put the idea to test, and endure a both harrowing and inspiring journey along Greenland’s West coast fjords and towering mountains. What ensues is an inspiring and formidable journey as compromise and progress go hand in hand.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
23 min
Release Date
2023-01-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Jessica Baker
Self
Rachael Burks
Self
Benjamin Ruffieux
Self
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