Local Searchers Play Vital Role in Recovering Missing Norwegian Adventurer in Hudson Bay Wilderness

Local searchers play vital role in recovering missing Norwegian adventurer in Hudson Bay wilderness

Steven SukkauLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterWinnipeg Sun Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik’s final journey ended along the unforgiving shores of Hudson Bay, where local searchers spotted his body after days of scouring bogs, creeks, and tidal flats. The 29-year-old, who vanished August 14 on the last stretch of a 20-kilometer trek to York Factory, is believed to […]

“The fact that he made it that far is just a testament to his skills” - Norwegian hiker found dead after taking on the treacherous Canadian wilderness

The body of a 29-year-old hiker was discovered after a lengthy and gruelling search through tricky terrain

Communities brought together in response to tragedy surrounding Norwegian adventurer – Wawa-news.com

Mushkegowuk Council releases statement on Steffen’s passing in the far North. “He obviously touched a lot of lives and unfortunately through this tragedy, brought many communities together,” said Deputy-Grand Chief Amos Wesley of Mushkegowuk Council. When Steffen Skjøttelvik, an experienced Norwegian wilderness traveller, set out on July 25 from Fort Severn on his “Great Canadian ...