Frozen Gold is a 12-episode reality TV series from The Weather Channel that premiered on the 14th of November in 2021. It follows six American gold hunters searching for riches in untouched parts of Greenland that have only recently become ice-free due to climate change. They adventure from South to West Greenland, exploring the fjords, the ice sheet and Arctic wildlife.
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Learn more with our articles about climate, places visited during the series, and animals.
Whether you will find gold or not depends on the geology (rocks) you are searching in. Explore for yourself with a local geotourism guide in Greenland.
The effect of climate change is most readily seen in Greenland’s glaciers. Explore some of the important glaciers of Greenland and what makes them so special.
All of these glaciers flow down from the vast Greenland Ice Sheet. Learn more about the second-largest ice cap in the world and how you can visit it on your trip to Greenland.
“Greenland’s Arctic climate has trapped the country’s valuable mineral deposits beneath the ice for tens of thousands of years. But climate change is turning up the heat, melting the ice and exposing new ground.”
Climate and weather are linked. And although Greenland does have some wild weather, we often have beautiful days as well. Explore the weather of Greenland and how to best cope with it on your visit.
The polar bear is one of Greenland’s most iconic animals and the world’s largest land predator. Learn more about the “King of the Arctic” and other Greenlandic wildlife you may encounter.
We have to admit it. There are far more mosquitoes than polar bears in Greenland and they can be an annoyance during the summer when the midnight sun shines brightly.
“As our planet warms ice melts and glaciers retreat, new ground is being uncovered in Greenland.”
Narsarsuaq is the gateway to hiking trails through lush valleys and Norse ruins spotted along a deep fjord.
The largest town in South Greenland gives you art, culture, Norse history, boat tours, hot springs, kayaking and hiking trips.
Vertical walls and pristine waters in Tasermiut Fjord make an adventurer’s imagination run wild while city sightseeing bring you down to earth.
