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The crew of the sailboat LUMI explores the Nelly Juan glacier in Alaska, combining spring skiing with stand-up paddleboarding in the glacial basin.0:08 While skiing, the team encounters unstable snowpack and glide cracks, narrowly avoiding a spring avalanche caused by water saturation between the rock and snow.1:21 The following day, they paddleboard toward the receding glacier tongue, noting the loss of ice habitat for harbor seal pups.6:07 The crew also reports a brown bear sighting on the beach of Monagyu island.15:35 Juho announces an upcoming attempt at the Northwest Passage, noting that the boat will serve as a platform for Arctic research, including snowpack data collection and weather monitoring via transducers.15:55 The crew seeks long-term corporate sponsorships to support the vessel’s maintenance and research capabilities.18:28 A limited-edition print sale remains open until the end of August.21:25

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