The Arctic Cowboys complete first ever kayak navigation of Northwest Passage

AUSTIN, Texas - Oct. 8, 2023 - PRLog -- The Arctic Cowboys, led by Explorer's Club member, West Hansen, completed the first kayak navigation of the infamous Northwest Passage (NWP) on October 8, 2023 at 3:12 pm Mountain Time (unofficial).

Crossing over Cape Bathurst, the four explorers, West Hansen with long-time expedition partner Jeff Wueste, Mark Agnew and Eileen Visser marked the official end of their arduous journey where the Northwest Passage opens into the Beaufort Sea, the internationally recognized western boundary of the Northwest Passage.  The team began their expedition officially when they crossed from Baffin Bay into Lancaster Strait, the internationally recognized eastern boundary.

Over a total of 83 days, beginning July 18, 2023 the team kayaked without assistance from sails or any propulsion other than their own paddles, making them the first to navigate the Northwest Passage under their own power. Also, of note is that though many have attempted the route,  The Arctic Cowboys completed the route in a single season.

Read more about this important expedition at: https://thearcticcowboys.com