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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Snowkiting takes off in Windy Hamlet

This winter photo of Pangnirtung Nunavut showcases this Northern Hamlet community in all of it's glory. As far as snowkiting and windsports go in general, places like Pangnirtung are absolute gems.

Each spring Pagnirtung hosts the Nunavut snowkite festival, attracting windsport enthusiasts from various disciplines like traction kite flying, snowkiting, paragliding, snow sailing, and even hot air ballooning. Snowkiting in particular has seen a large increase globally (it's the fastest growing adventure sport) and the Canadian Arctic is no exception. These days it's easy to look out the window and spot several multi-colored snowkites dotting the skyline in Pangnirtung. The same is true for Iqaluit and most of the other 16 Arctic Communities. "As a mode of non-consumptive self propelled transportation, snowkites have proven to be both an invaluable tool and toy for many Nunavut residents" says snowkite instructor Martin Hanzalek during an interview with Nunavut News North. "It's not just adventure seekers that are out there enjoying snowking. Hunters, researchers, and dogsledders alike are seeing the value and efficiency arctic wind travel provides. It's a great tool and an amazing backup for when your snowmobile breaks down. I certainly never leave home without one.

Pangnirtung is located close to the entrance of Auyuittuq National Park, the first National Park to be established in Nunavut and the one best known for it's glaciers and mountains. Auyuittuq is Inuktitut for "the land that never melts". The arctic circle runs right through the middle of Auyuittuq park which is also home to Mount Thor (featured in a James Bond film) and the Penny Glacier, an ice sheet rivaled only in size by Antarctica and Greenland.

Arctic Hot Air Balloon


Stiller air masses that are cold and dense make for perfect hot air ballooning. Mix that with a playground void of trees or power lines and full of super-natural wonders, and you have Nunavut. It's also an economical way to see a place, with once in a lifetime photo opportunities like the one above.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Snowkiting in Pangnirtung Nunavut

When it comes to snowkiting, Pangnirtung Nunavut offers some of the best conditions available in the Arctic. Located in Cumberland Sound on Baffin Island and sitting almost directly on the Arctic Circle, Pangnirtung boasts fantastic snow and ice conditions, has one of the longest snowkite seasons (with April and May being the best months), and offers windsport lovers a mix of rolling terrain, limitless sea ice, and easy access to Auyuittuq National Park

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Martin Hanzalek

Martin Hanzalek is now offering wilderness medicine courses in Newfoundland and Labrador through SIRIUS Wilderness Medicine as well and winter snowkite lessons through the Newfoundland Snowkite School.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Martin Hanzalek

Looking for Martin Hanzalek? Find him on Google Plus https://plus.google.com/117679117408218759899/posts for all the latest on Environmental Stewardship, Conservation, and Newfoundland Adventure Tours.


Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Martin Hanzalek supports Newfoundland Tourism

Tourism in Newfoundland is as long term sustainable business. Located in the middle of everything (4 hours flight form New York, Toronto, and London England) St. John's is easy to get to and a great launching pad for exploring one of Canada's most unique provinces. With 5000 miles of coastline, massive populations of whales, and one of Canada's best music and art scene, St. John's Newfoundland has something for everyone http://www.electricbikee.com/very-easy-rider-an-electric-bike-adventure/ , especially if you like new experiences.

If you are looking to explore St. John's (the oldest capital city in North America) an electric is an ideal way to explore the city. Electric bikes require not insurance, no license, and no registration..

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Scooter rental st john's




Newfoundland Electric Bike Conpany http://www.nlebike.com




Newfoundland Electric Bike company offers St. John's Scooter Retal and sales from their downtown St. John's location. See what others are saying:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW2_eQEThf0



Location:Duckworth St,St John's,Canada