Press

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

"Kayak Iraq Is Back", Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune Local
For the second year in a row, Northwest Passage will host Kayak Iraq, a benefit kayak-a-thon for the Iraqi Student Project, a national organization that assists refugee Iraqi undergraduate students.


"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.


"Just 1,000 Visitors a Year Venture to the North Pole", Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel
Polar Explorers offers adventuresome North Pole expeditions.


"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.


"Daily Deal: Eight Epic Days in the Aegean Sea", BBC Travel

BBC Travel with Lonely Planet
The Northwest Passage offers eight-day guided kayaking tips around the island of Crete.


"Polar Explorers Guides Multinational Team Across Over 500 Kilometers of the Greenland Ice Cap in Under Twenty Days", BlueMeanieMe.com


Polar Explorers (The Northwest Passage) guided a team across the Greenland Ice Cap in just 19 days.


"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.


"The North Pole: Not Just for Santa Anymore", Medill Reports

Medill Reports Chicago
Rick Sweitzer's Polar Explorers offers adventure travel trips to the North Pole.


"Morton Grove Resident Treks 'Into the Cold' of the North Pole", Morton Grove Patch

Morton Grove Patch
Northwest Passage's Keith Heger describes what it's like to lead an expedition to the North Pole.


"January 17th Marks Start of South Pole Centennial Year Amundsen, Scott Expeditions Commemorated by Modern Adventurers", PR Web

PR Web
January 17th, 2011 marks the 99th anniversary of Robert Falcon Scott's bittersweet conquest of the South Pole. For the 100th Anniversary next year, Rick Sweitzer and his polar adventure company Polar Explorers plan to make the most of the South Pole Centennial with commemorative expeditions to the South Pole honoring Scott and Amundsen's achievements.


"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.


"The North Pole Trek of a Wilmette Father-Son Expedition Team", Make it Better.net


Taylor Sweitzer, along with father Rick Sweitzer (Polar Explorers) becomes the youngest person in the world to ski to the North Pole.


Video: "Wilmette Teen Youngest to Reach North Pole", Abc 7 News Chicago

Taylor Sweitzer successfully reaches the North Pole, becoming the youngest person ever to successfully ski the "Last Degree" with the Polar Explorers.


"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.


Video: "Teen Who Reached North Pole Returns to Wilmette", Abc 7 News

Taylor Sweitzer returns home after successfully skiing the last degree and becoming the youngest person ever to reach the North Pole.


"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.


"Testing Your Limits Through Extreme Vacations", MOAA

Military Officers Association of America
Adventure travel on the rise.


"Spreading Polar Fever: Arctic Entrepreneur Shares Adventure, Awareness with CEOS at the North Pole", 24-7 Press Release

24-7 Press Release
Rick Sweitzer, the founder of Polar Explorers, is leading a group of 20 top-level executives on an adventure to 90 degrees North. Their mission? Adventure and Awareness.


"Tourism Heats Up at the North Pole", ETN Global Travel Industry News

eTN Global Travel Industry News
Rick Sweitzer of the Polar Explorers explains how travel to the North Pole is gaining popularity.


"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".


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