Paul Nicklen | The North Pole Summit

January 6, 2017

Paul Nicklen is one of the seven modern day heroes joining Quark Expeditions at The North Pole Summit departing on July 20, 2017. This Canadian-born photographer has been documenting the beauty and plight of the Polar Regions and our oceans for more than 20 years. As a photographer with National Geographic, he has captured the imagination of a global audience. Don't miss Quark Expeditions' The North Pole Summit! Read our blog post with Paul & Cristina: http://bit.ly/2AUcukE

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