The Tenacious Trekkers flew up to Longyearbyen and took a guided glacier hike.
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Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it is about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole. …
The largest island is Spitsbergen …
The largest settlement is Longyearbyen. …
Approximately 60% of the archipelago is covered with glaciers …
The three main industries on Svalbard are coal mining, tourism, and research. …
Tourism is focused on the environment and is centered on Longyearbyen. Activities include hiking, kayaking, walks through glacier caves, and snowmobile and dog-sled safari. Cruise ships generate a significant portion of the traffic …
Population of Svalbard is around 3000.
I’d love to get up there one day.
