The article recounts a thrilling night spent in a tent camp in Greenland, where the beauty of icebergs and the threat of polar bears coexist. The author details the precautionary bear-watching shifts undertaken by the campers while noting the broader concerns regarding tourism's impact on the rapidly changing Arctic environment. The Inuit concept of "ilira" captures the emotional tension felt during the journey amidst nature's wonders and dangers. The expedition with Hinoki Travels aimed to promote responsible tourism while highlighting Greenland's role as a crucial indicator of climate change.
My six fellow campers and I took rotating solo shifts of bear-watching throughout the night, armed with flares and a whistle, should we need to alert our guides.
Greenland is considered ground zero for climate change: the Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, and meltwater from the ice sheets is the largest contributor to rising sea levels globally.
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