Greenland: A Voyage Through Scoresby Sound In-Person
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Adirondack Mountain Club chapter member James Thompson shares highlights from his September 2024 expedition cruise through Scoresby Sound on Greenland’s rugged east coast. Discover the breathtaking beauty of this remote Arctic region through stunning photos and personal stories—featuring visits to the isolated village of Ittoqqortoomiit, shimmering displays of the Northern Lights, exhilarating tundra hikes, and thrilling Zodiac rides among towering icebergs. Learn about encounters with remarkable Arctic wildlife including musk ox, arctic hare, arctic fox, and a rare pod of narwhals. Don’t miss this fascinating journey to one of the most pristine and awe-inspiring corners of the world. No registration required.
Co-sponsored by the Adirondack Mountain Club.
James Thompson grew up in Ithaca and attended Swarthmore College in Philadelphia, SUNY Albany and Syracuse University. He worked in city and county government in Rochester/Monroe County before moving to Chicago where he taught public administration at the University of Illinois – Chicago for 25 years prior to his retirement in 2021. He and his wife Pam now live in Saratoga Springs.
- Date:
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dutcher Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Local Interests and Community Travel and the Great Outdoors