Arctic Expedition Leader and Professional Wildlife Photographer based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Specializes in sub-zero logistics, aurora borealis tracking, and ethical wildlife observation with 20 years of field experience.
Duncan Ross has spent two decades documenting the Canadian North, living and working in some of the most unforgiving climates on the planet. As a professional photographer and guide, he masters the technical challenges of operating sensitive equipment in -40°C temperatures and the survival skills necessary for the tundra. His expertise encompasses the logistics of ice road travel, the science of the aurora borealis (KP index forecasting), and the strict ethics required when photographing polar bears and marine life. Duncan’s writing is geared towards the intrepid traveler and the serious photographer, offering critical advice on cold-weather layering, battery management, and respecting the fragile Arctic ecosystem. He is a passionate advocate for the preservation of northern landscapes.