Suport The
Greenland Crossing 2026

BECAUSE EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS START WITH PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE

From securing the start to funding the finish - join a journey that goes beyond the ice to inspire extraordinary achievements.

USD 9,860 raised, expedition secured. Now we push beyond funding - toward impact that lasts longer than footprints in snow

Support The 2025 Greenland Crossing

From securing the start to funding the finish - we've raised USD 9,860, locked in the expedition slot, and now push toward full funding by November 2025. Every dollar beyond that goes to charity, because this journey was always meant to be bigger than the ice.

The Journey Continues

  • USD 9,860 raised ✓ 
  • Expedition secured ✓ 
  • Next goal: Full funding by November 2025 
  • Beyond that: Every extra dollar supports charitable initiatives

Full Transparency

100% of donations go directly to expedition costs. This is a non-profit venture with no personal financial gain - every single dollar contributed helps make this journey possible and supports its mission to inspire others.

More Than An Expedition

Your support doesn't just put boots on ice - it helps create a story of possibility. From training grounds to Greenland's vast ice sheet, every step of this journey will show others what's possible when we dare to chase extraordinary dreams. Through dedicated media partnerships and ongoing documentation, your contribution helps create content and insights that inspire others to pursue their own seemingly impossible goals.

Building Legacy

Beyond the crossing itself, this expedition aims to:

  • Inspire others to chase their "white whale" dreams
  • Create real conversations about mental health and resilience
  • Show that extraordinary achievements start with single steps
  • Give back through charitable initiatives once goals are met

Thank You

To those who've already joined this journey - your belief in this mission has been humbling. You're not just funding an expedition; you're part of a bigger story about human potential, perseverance, and the power of community.

Together, we're proving that when we support each other's dreams, we create ripples of inspiration that reach far beyond the ice.

Gerry van der Walt - Arctic Expedition - Mindset & Performance Coach

The Raw Truth

Why this journey matters

There's a difference between existing and truly living. Like many who seem to thrive on adventure, I battle with inner demons and mental health challenges that can make even ordinary days feel overwhelming. When I stand on Greenland's ice sheet, facing one of polar exploration's ultimate challenges, I'll be choosing life in its fullest form - embracing the raw, the real, the terrifying, and the extraordinary. I experienced this profound clarity during my time on Svalbard's ice, where the stark beauty and brutal challenge awakened something in me that changed everything. Sometimes, the greatest battles aren't with the elements, but with the darkness within.

This crossing isn't just another adventure or an escape. It's a declaration that memories matter more than comfort, that stories are worth more than safety, and that our greatest achievements often lie on the other side of our deepest fears. Through careful preparation and unwavering commitment, I'm not just planning an expedition - I'm crafting memories that will fuel inspiration for years to come, while keeping those internal shadows at bay through purposeful challenge.

Every brutal day on the ice, every moment of doubt overcome, every small victory against both the elements and inner turbulence becomes part of a larger narrative about what's possible when we dare to truly live. These aren't just my stories to keep; they're experiences to share, lessons to teach, and inspiration to ignite similar courage in others who might be fighting their own battles, visible or invisible.

Through my coaching and guided adventures, I've seen how authentic stories of challenge and triumph can transform lives. This journey will deepen that impact immeasurably. When I speak about pushing boundaries and facing fears, it won't be from theory but from the bone-deep knowledge of what it means to pursue something that terrifies and excites in equal measure, and how that pursuit can light the way through darker times.

We get one life. One chance to create memories that matter, to inspire others, to show what's possible. The Greenland crossing isn't just about reaching the other side - it's about embracing every aspect of being alive, about choosing the path of greatest resistance because that's where the most profound stories are written and where the mind finds its clearest purpose.

This is my choice to live fully, to create memories worth sharing, and to inspire others to write their own extraordinary stories. 

Join me in making it possible.

Gerry van der Walt - Arctic Expedition - Mindset & Performance Coach