42K views · 2.1K reactions | When filming in the Arctic in the middle of a blizzard, one of the challenges is keeping the camera lens clean—and making sure a polar bear doesn't creep up behind you. | National Geographic History | Facebook

Breathe the air at the edge of the world, dive into the unknown, and come face to face with incredible wildlife in the Arctic. | National Geographic

Arctic Blizzard Lesson. Exploring the Alaskan Arctic year after year, I've been buried by blizzards many times. Here's what I've learned: #1: Don't try to "outsmart" a blizzard by placing your tent behind a bluff, or a calm hollow, thinking it's safe...The blizzard will bury you. Instead, place your tent on a ridge. #2: Always keep your shovel with you! It's your only friend when you're buried alive! If you enjoy learning more about exploration, survival tips backcountry living and alaskan malam

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