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Old 28th Jan 2005, 18:11
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uffington sb
 
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Polar bears in Svalbard

I know this is not an aviation post, but my wife wants to go and see polar bears in the pristine arctic wilderness.
I've tried the usual tourist sites, but in Svalbard, they all include a voyage on a cruise ship, albeit a small one, something she will not do! or include Churchill in Canada, long flight, jet lag and too many tourists.
Do any of you fellow Pruners in the far north have any ideas/tips on seeing these critters in Svalbard, preferably along with someone with a skidoo and a big gun!!

Thanks.
Andy Knowles
Former Air Traffic Controller
and now
Railway Incident Controller.

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