About Us

Twin Tracks

The tip of the iceberg

Welcome, intrepid traveller, to a polar agency powered by the spirit of adventure.

We’re twin brothers, Rickard and David Berg, joined by Rickard’s wife, Heather Thorkelson. We’re the team behind the scenes who create spectacular, seamless and personal polar experiences.

What we do

There’s more than one way to experience the polar regions. Whether you live for adrenaline and can’t wait to get out on the ice, or you want to spend your days capturing the way light bounces off glaciers, we’re here to take the stress and guesswork out of your polar adventure.

We can help with and advise on

Seasons

The best time to see wildlife and enjoy favorable conditions at either polar region.
Ships

The cabins, ship capacity, style and even cuisine that keeps you comfortable.
Budgets

From luxurious creature comforts to economic practicality and everything in between.

Activities

Kayaking, camping, excursions—there’s plenty to do ashore, too.
Itineraries

Cultural, zoological, artistic or active—we’ll pack your days full of what you love to do.

Expertise, straight from the field

Expedition Leader. Dog Musher. Storyteller.

Rickard Berg

Originally from Sweden, Rickard began his polar career working in a kennel in Svalbard in the Norwegian high Arctic. Fast-forward a decade and he’s stood at the North Pole five times, traversed Svalbard by dogsled, trained the British Army in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, and worked as a professional ships officer and wilderness guide on expedition vessels in Norway, Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica.

Rickard’s storytelling spirit and passion for polar history are beloved elements on our exclusive Twin Tracks 12-passenger expeditions.

Photo credit: Brandon Harvey

Expedition Leader. Extreme Adventure Skier. Earth Scientist.

David Berg

Dividing his time between the Arctic and Antarctica, David is an accomplished professional polar guide from Sweden who has led expeditions in Svalbard, Greenland, Scotland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and, of course, Antarctica.

In May 2016, David followed in the footsteps of one of his heroes, Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen, and completed an unsupported 600-km crossing of Greenland’s inland ice in 27 days.

No stranger to below-freezing temperatures, David also drove snowmobiles for Sweden’s Icehotel, where temperatures drop to -50 degrees. As an accomplished lecturer in earth sciences and glaciology, he loves to regale fellow travellers with the history and stories of the polar regions.

Photo credit: Christopher Michel

Expedition Guide. Arctic Enthusiast. Master Planner.

Heather Thorkelson

Originally from Canada, Heather has worked in the world of polar expedition guiding and cruising for over 12 years. As a skilled guide, she has a knack for delivering unforgettable experiences. She fell in love with the polar regions when she first visited Svalbard in 2007 and was overwhelmed by the peace of its vast landscape. Soon, she was venturing south on an expedition to Antarctica, where she has since returned to over 30 times.

Heather is committed to supporting the highest standards of professionalism in the polar guiding industry and was inducted to the Board of Directors for the Polar Tourism Guides Association in 2018.

Beyond the ice caps, Heather is a business consultant and certified life coach. Having travelled to over 50 countries and lived in seven, she loves connecting individuals from around the world to their polar trip of a lifetime.

Photo credit: Dean Tatooles