Press

Here you can find all The Northwest Passsage press clippings we've accumulated over the years.

"Valentine's Day: Romantic Getaways on a Budget", Fox News Latino

"Valentine's Day: Romantic Getaways on a Budget", Fox News Latino
Fox News Latino features The Northwest Passage's Honduras kayaking trip.


"An Adventure at The End of The World, The South Pole", Folha.com


Ivan Finotti offers an account of his recent January, 2012 trip with the Polar Explorers.


"Wilmette Explorers Witness South Pole Centennial", The Wilmette Beacon

"Wilmette Explorers Witness South Pole Centennial", The Wilmette Beacon
PolarExplorers founder Rick Sweitzer guides adventurers to ceremony honoring the South Pole's discovery.


"South Pole Travel Heats Up on 100th Anniversary of Discovery", National Geographic

National Geographic, December 14, 2011, "South Pole Travel Heats Up..."
Polar Explorers, specializing in expeditions to Polar regions, prepares travelers for the centennial celebrations of two pioneering Antarctic expeditions.


"Ice Anniversary", Radio New Zealand

Radio New Zealand, South Pole, December 14,2011

12/14/2011 - Hear Radio New Zealands coverage of the 100-year anniversary of the Amundsen & Scott South Pole Expedition, with interviews from our very own Annie Aggens and Dirk Jensen. (If the audio doesn't automatically begin playing, drag the audio cursor slightly to the right to get it jump started)




"Marvelous Trails are Chicago Area's Secret Gems", Chicago Tribune

"Marvelous Trails Are Chicago Area's Secret Gems", Chicago Tribune
The Northwest Passage, a kayak outfitter, runs guided trips in sea kayaks from the Gillson Park beach.


"Healthy Obsession: Kayaking", Make it Better: North Shore

Make it Better, Chicago North Shore, August 2011, Healthy
Skokie resident Nancy Vedder, an ACA certified kayaking instructor and program manager for Northwest Passage, shares why her thrill ride of a sport relieves stress.


"The Best Outfitted Trips", Outside Magazine

Outside Magazine, June, 2011, The Best Outfitted Trips
Named Outside Magazine's one of the Best Outfitted Trips, Northwest Passage's Devil's Lake Multi-Sport trip offers a thrilling climbing and kayaking experience!


"Tours of a Lifetime: Best Tours in the Pacific Islands and Oceania", Traveler Magazine, National Geographic

Tours of a Lifetime, 2011, National Geographic, Traveler
Polar Explorer's South Pole Centennial Trip named one of National Geographic's Traveler Magazine Trips of a Lifetime.


"Kayak Iraq in Skokie Lagoon on May 14th, 2011", Chicago Tribune: TribLocal

Chicago Tribune, April 2011, "Kayak Iraq in Skokie Lagoon"
The Northwest Passage hosts DePaul University's kayak-a-thon for the Iraqi Student Project, a national organization that benefits refugee Iraqi scholars.


"Tourists Mimic Polar Pioneers, Except with Planes and Blogs", The New York Times

The New York Times, "Tourists Mimic Polar Pioneers, Except with Planes & Blogs"
Polar Explorers offers trips that mimics polar pioneers: Hundreds of people — tourists, adventurers and history buffs — are lining up to visit the South Pole in honor of the 100th anniversaries of Amundsen’s arrival.


"Inn to Inn Sea Kayaking in Crete: Adventure Travel with a Soothing Twist", About.com

Northwest Passage's Inn-to-Inn Crete vacation offers world-class kayaking, accommodations, food and drink.


"Planning your trip to Crete, Greece", Chicago Tribune

"Planning Your Trip to Crete, Greece"
Northwest Passage offers 8-10 day tours, including yoga and women's only trips.


"Wilmette Teen Back Home After Skiing to North Pole", Chicago Tribune

"Wilmette Teen Back Home After Skiing to North Pole", Chicago Tribune, 4.26.2010
New Trier sophomore describes camping with the Northwest Passage on ice floes during an 8-day trek.


"Play Odysseus: Paddle the Greek Isles", Outside Magazine

The Best Adventure Trips, Outside Magazine, "Play Odysseus"
Northwest Passage's Sea kayaking vacation in the Greek Isles will recalibrate your definition of relaxation.


"Indigo & Thyme: Sea Kayaking in Crete", Paddle World Magazine

Paddle World Magazine, "Indigo & Thyme: Sea Kayaking in Crete"
The Northwest Passage's Crete Kayaking Trip is featured in Paddle World Magazine.


"Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth: Northwest Passage", National Geographic

National Geographic, 2009, "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth"
The Northwest Passage is named one of National Geographic's "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth".


"Trips, tips & deals: From Mongolia to Marrakech", Chicago Tribune


Experienced guides will show you the ropes during the "Devil's Lake: Rock Climbing & Hiking" adventure offered by Wilmette-based Northwest Passage.


"Frigid, Frozen and Fun, Polar Days Draws Crowd Not Cowed by Cold", Chicago Tribune

"Frigid, Frozen, and Fun, Polar Days Draws Crowd Not Cowed by Cold", Chicago Trb
Northwest Passage participates in Chicago Park District's Polar Days.


"Perfect time for a Polar Adventure", Chicago Tribune

"Perfect time for a Polar Adventure", Chicago Tribune
Northwest Passage offers demonstrations on preparing for an arctic expedition.


"40 New Trips of a Lifetime", Outside Magazine

Outside Magazine, March 2006, "40 New Trips of a Lifetime"
Scout Turkey's dramatic Mediterranean shoreline from the cockpit of a sea kayak on this eight-day multisport adventure with the Northwest Passage, named one of Outside Magazine's "40 New Trips of a Lifetime".


"An Olympian Paddle", Islands Magazine


Northwest Passage's Inn-to-Inn Crete trip is featured in Islands Magazine.


"Trip Caters to your Inner Traveler", Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune May 8, 2005 "Trip Caters to your Inner Traveler" - Crete yoga
Learning yoga by the sea in Crete is the latest adventure offered by a Wilmette man whose expeditions to the North Pole have become almost routine.


"For Some, Top of the World Hard to Top", Chicago Tribune

"For Some, Top of the World Hard to Top", Chicago Tribune, 5.8.05
Northwest Passage offers North Pole experience alike no other.


"Yoga on Crete, Kayaking on the Aegean", Yoga Chicago

Yoga Chicago, May/June 2005, "Yoga on Crete, Kayaking on the Aegean"
Northwest Passage's Crete yoga/kayaking adventure offers both thrills and relaxation.


"Kayaking with the Northwest Passage of Wilmette", Chicago CBS 2

CBS Chicago, Channel 2 News, Kayaking with the Northwest Passage
Featured on CBS Chicago Channel 2, the Northwest Passage offers thrilling Lake Michigan kayaking adventures.


"Kids and Kayaks", Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune, April 24, 2005, "Kids and Kayaks"
Northwest Passage offers family-friendly Inn-to-Inn Sea Kayaking vacations in the picturesque towns of Crete's southern coast.


"Labors of Love", Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times, April 2005, "Labor of Love"
Annie Aggens of Northwest Passage / Polar Explorers explains what it's like to lead polar expeditions.


"On Top of the World", The New York Times

The New York Times, February 2005, "On Top of the World"
Northwest Passage offers treks to the geographic North Pole at the 90th parallel for travelers of all ages and abilities.


"In Crete, Mobility With a Guide and a Glide", The New York Times

The New York Times, September 19, 2004, "In Crete Mobility with a Guide & Glide"
The Northwest Passage's Crete Kayaking Trip is reviewed by The New York Times.


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