Fjällräven Polar
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How to apply to Fjällräven Polar
Ready to leave your comfort zone? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to apply for Fjällräven Polar 2026.
Ready to leave your comfort zone? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to apply for Fjällräven Polar 2026.
Step 1: Get the Fjällräven Polar 2026 application and challenge details.
These will be posted on Fjällräven social media channels on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 4PM CET. There, hopeful applicants can also pose any questions they have about the process. Sign up for the newsletter, here.
These will be posted on Fjällräven social media channels on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 4PM CET. There, hopeful applicants can also pose any questions they have about the process. Sign up for the newsletter, here.
Step 2: Fill out the Fjällräven Polar 2026 application form.
To apply for Fjällräven Polar 2026, an application must be filled out with basic personal information. This step is mandatory, and applications are not processed unless this step is complete.
The application form will be released on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 4PM CET, on Fjällräven social media channels, via the Fjällräven newsletter, and at https://experience.fjallraven.com/polar/apply.
To apply for Fjällräven Polar 2026, an application must be filled out with basic personal information. This step is mandatory, and applications are not processed unless this step is complete.
The application form will be released on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 4PM CET, on Fjällräven social media channels, via the Fjällräven newsletter, and at https://experience.fjallraven.com/polar/apply.
Step 3: Complete the challenge.
For Fjällräven Polar 2026, applicants must complete a challenge. What they need to do for this challenge will be outlined on Fjällräven social media channels, via the Fjällräven newsletter, and at https://experience.fjallraven.com/articles/challenge-fjallraven-polar-2026.
Applicants must post their content to Instagram and/or Tik Tok by Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET.
The jury selection process
Once applications close, the Fjällräven jury – made up of Fjällräven Polar alumni, ambassadors, and employees – will select the expedition participants for Fjällräven Polar 2026 based on the following criteria:
For Fjällräven Polar 2026, applicants must complete a challenge. What they need to do for this challenge will be outlined on Fjällräven social media channels, via the Fjällräven newsletter, and at https://experience.fjallraven.com/articles/challenge-fjallraven-polar-2026.
Applicants must post their content to Instagram and/or Tik Tok by Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET.
The jury selection process
Once applications close, the Fjällräven jury – made up of Fjällräven Polar alumni, ambassadors, and employees – will select the expedition participants for Fjällräven Polar 2026 based on the following criteria:
- Completion of application form and the challenge
- Staying true to the spirit of the challenge
- Capacity to inspire others
Jury Objectives
- An equal split between genders
- Age distribution
- Skill and experience variation
- Geographical variation
Things to remember when applying
- To apply, you must complete the application form and then post your response to the challenge through an Instagram and/or TikTok account that is set to ‘public’. Learn how to set up an account on Instagram here. Learn how to set up a TikTok account here.
- To participate, you need to agree to our Terms & Conditions in the application form.
- Your response to the Fjällräven Polar challenge must be a video. It does not have to be a high-quality production with high-end cameras, multi-channel sound, or edited content. We simply want to see your personality, passion, and creativity in an authentic way.
- The video should be in English. Either written or spoken. The video should also be a maximum of three minutes in length.
- Tag your content @fjallravenofficial, #FjallravenPolar2026, and #FromHereToPolar2026.
- Regardless of how compelling your posted response to the challenge is, failing to complete any of these entry criteria will result in an incomplete application.
Summary of key dates
- The application form and challenge will be available Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 4:00PM CET.
- Applications close Monday, November 24th, 2025, and 11:59PM CET. Hopeful applicants must complete the application form, agree to Terms & Conditions, and post their response to the challenge on Instagram and/or TikTok by this time.
- Winners are announced on Instagram Live Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.
- Fjällräven Polar 2026 takes place Friday, March 27th to Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
FAQ-Who can apply for a spot at Fjällräven Polar 2026
Fjällräven Polar is for anyone who wants to apply. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world. However, this is a challenging event, mostly because of the conditions, so you should have a reasonable level of fitness. You must also be over the age of 18, be able to speak English, and have an open and flexible, learning mindset. There is no upper age limit!
Fjällräven Polar is for anyone who wants to apply. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world. However, this is a challenging event, mostly because of the conditions, so you should have a reasonable level of fitness. You must also be over the age of 18, be able to speak English, and have an open and flexible, learning mindset. There is no upper age limit!
When do applications open and close?
Applications for Fjällräven Polar 2026 open on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 4PM CET.The challenge will also be released at this time.Newsletter subscribers will get access to the applications and challenge 24 hours earlier, on Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Applications close onMonday, November 24th, 2025, at 11:59PM CET. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.
Applications for Fjällräven Polar 2026 open on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 4PM CET.The challenge will also be released at this time.Newsletter subscribers will get access to the applications and challenge 24 hours earlier, on Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Applications close onMonday, November 24th, 2025, at 11:59PM CET. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.
Do I need to respond to the challenge directly when it’s released?
No. You simply have to post your response to the challenge on Instagram and/or TikTok and complete the application form by Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 11:59PM CET.
No. You simply have to post your response to the challenge on Instagram and/or TikTok and complete the application form by Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 11:59PM CET.
If I win a place on the expedition, do I need to prepare anything
Fjällräven Polar is an adventure for anyone. You don’t need to prepare anything apart from your application. If you’re selected, we’ll take care of your travel, expedition planning, equipment and on-site training.
Fjällräven Polar is an adventure for anyone. You don’t need to prepare anything apart from your application. If you’re selected, we’ll take care of your travel, expedition planning, equipment and on-site training.
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Still not convinced?
See Fjällräven Polar for yourself, here, with a film of the 2025 participants in action.
Still not convinced?
See Fjällräven Polar for yourself, here, with a film of the 2025 participants in action.
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