the hunters of Greenland

In the most remote regions of Greenland, Inuit hunters spend up to two months out on the ice, seeking narwhals, seals and polar bears. Living in a harsh environment where temperatures can drop to minus 40, they’ve relied on hunting to survive for the past 4,000 years.

Mikide Kristiansen untangles his dog team.

A hunter peeks outside his tent in the early morning. Tents are pitched on top of dog sleds to help insulate against the cold.

Ole Neylsen of Qaanaaq with a freshly harpooned narwhal.

A sled dog howls with hunger after returning from a two-week hunt.

The Northern Lights glow above Tinnittaqilaq village. The Inuit, whose cultural and spiritual beliefs are deeply intertwined with nature, believe the lights are souls waiting to be reborn.

(via NYT)