A team of Russian paratroopers skydive onto the frozen Arctic Ocean to build Ice Station Barneo. Battling temperatures as low as -40 C, they will carve a unique airport on the drifting ice. From here tourists, scientists and explorers will set out to conquer, investigate and discover the secrets of the North Pole, but they have just three weeks to realise their dreams before Barneo melts into the sea.

Sub-zero temperatures and the threat of frostbite lay in store for the runners as Barneo plays host to the North Pole Marathon. Fresh from a journey to the South Pole, an explorer prepares for a solo 70mile trek from 89 to 90 degrees North. A team of American researchers arrive to investigate whether the polar ice cap is shrinking.

We follow dog handler Rafael as he guides his team of huskies to the North Pole. Lead dog Wally is retiring, but will new recruit Nelson be up to the job? Polar guide Eric is an old friend of Camp Barneo, but this season his trip to the top of the world presents an even greater challenge.