Ideal for the adventurer that wants to do it all, our Pole-to-Pole adventure is also the perfect way to turn your "Seven Summits" quest into a bid for the "Grand Slam". This incredible adventure begins with a ski expedition to the South Pole in December and January, followed up with a dogsled or ski expedition to the North Pole in April (you can also start with the North Pole expedition and follow it with the South Pole expedition the following season). Combining both expeditions in one year offers much more than a great financial value.

If you are planning to go to both Poles at some point in your life, it makes sense to do them back to back, when you will be in prime physical shape and fresh with the knowlege of how to survive and thrive in the extreme Polar conditions.You'll be amazed by the significant and subtle differences between the two Polar regions, one on shifting pack ice, the other on stable continental ice. Traveling to each Pole under your own power will reward you with an intimate Polar perspective that very few people in the world will ever have.

As with all of our other expeditions both the North Pole and South Pole expeditions are "hands-on" experiences. You'll be participating in all aspects of the expedition, including setting up camp, cooking, tracking our progress, etc. Give us a call and let us tell you more about what skills you should have prior to the expedition, and what skills we will be teaching you prior to our departure.

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Please see the itineraries for the North Pole ski expedition, the North Pole dogsled & ski expeditions & the South Pole ski expedition (and also an optional Vinson Massif Mountaineering expedition)
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What's Included:
Please see the inclusions and exclusions for each individual expedition. North Pole ski expedition, North Pole dogsled & ski expedition, South Pole ski expedition, Vinson Massif Mountaineering expedition.
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Upon registration, you will receive a comprehensive gear guide that explains the importance of each item as well as gear recommendations from our past participants.

• 1 pair skis and ski poles (supplied by NWP)
• 1 pair skins covering the full length of your skis (supplied by NWP)
• 1 pair snow pack ski boots (bring your own or let NWP supply this item)
• 1 pair extra boot liners (bring your own or let NWP supply this item)
• Sleeping bag (rated to at least -30° Celsius)*
• Bivy sack*
• 2 sleeping pads (thermarest or ridgerest style)*
• 1 wind jacket with hood (supplied by NWP)
• 1 wind pants (breathable!)
• 1 insulated parka with hood
• 1 warm fleece jacket and pants
• 2 sets synthetic underwear, medium weight top and bottom- 2nd set optional
• 3 sets mitts: 1 regular, 1 overmitts, 1 spare regular mitts or gloves
• 2 pair liner gloves
• 2 hats: 1 lightweight balaclava, 1 ski type
• 2 neck gaiters
• 3 pair socks and sock liners
• 1 face mask
• Sun glasses and/ or mountain ski glasses
• 2 pr. anti-fog goggles
• 1 sturdy small backpack with waist belt and sternum strap
• 2 Thermos bottles or insulated water bottles
• 1 set eating utensils with bowl
• Pocket knife / multi-tool
• Personal toiletries
• 1 pee bottle (small plastic bottle)
• Face cream, lip protection-
• 4 carabiners & 5 meters of 6 mm rope

*items available for rent
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The North & South Pole expeditions are for people who are in good shape, and who are eager to push themselves physically and mentally. Though the skiing is quite demanding, it does not require significant skill (it is very much like walking with skis on).You will need to have very good cardiovascular endurance and the ability to pull a heavy sled (between 30-40 kilos) for several hours at a time. Towards the end of the day when we stop skiing, it is critical that you have the energy reserves to set up camp, melt snow for hot tea or cocoa, and make dinner. Most importantly you need to be able to regulate your body temperature so that you do not get too cold, or too hot while you are on the move. This expedition will encounter extremely cold conditions, and living in such cold conditions 24 hours a day can be very challenging. You do not have to be a world class athlete to participate in and enjoy this expedition, but every ounce of training and preparation will help to make the expedition more enjoyable and safer. Please contact us with further questions!

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