North Pole Last Degree Dogsled
North Pole Dogsled & Ski
The North Pole is extremely remote. But everywhere on the planet can be influenced by global politics including the North Pole. Due to the war in Ukraine the North Pole is currently not accessible through Svalbard, Norway only through Russia. We are available to answer your questions about the expedition and your options for getting there. Give us a call or send us a message.
For the ultimate adventurer, nothing beats a dogsled and ski expedition to the North Pole. For this exceptional adventure we offer both "last degree" and "half degree" options. It's exciting, engaging, challenging, often loud, and always rewarding. Contrary to popular belief, having dog teams to pull your gear doesn't make an expedition any easier. Plain and simple, this style of polar exploration can be a very difficult and it requires excellent cardiovascular endurance. Instead of riding on the back of the sled you more frequently work alongside the dogs, often on skis, guiding them over pressure ridges and around open water leads. It's hard work! But if visions of dog teams maneuvering over tall pressure ridges, or crossing freshly frozen leads stir your spirit of adventure, this may be the expedition for you.
Dates & Rates
Tentative 2025 Last Degree Dates:
April 1-14, 2025*
Tentative 2025 Half Degree Dates:
TBA*
*Please contact us for more details about dates and timing.
2025 Price:
TBA (in 2023 this expedition was €64,500 per person which includes our required 5-day Dogsled Shakedown Training)*
*Price increases after December 1, annually.
We also have options for highly supported, small group expeditions. Contact us for more info
Inclusions:
All group equipment, ski system, sleeping system, team anorak (yours to keep), guide(s), communication & safety gear, North Pole certificate.
A 25% deposit will hold your space. Payment in full is due by December 1, 2024.
Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change based on the starting location of the expedition, weather, and various logistics.
Pre-Expedition:
Arrive at the starting location for the expedition (contact us for details).
Pre-Expedition:
Arrive at the starting location for the expedition (contact us for details).
DAY 1 - 2
Review of equipment, pre-flight briefing and travel to the Barneo Basecamp.
DAY 3
Fly to 89 degrees North latitude, strap on skis and head North!
DAY 4-11
Ski north towards the Pole! Days are spent skiing and taking relatively short breaks. Evenings are spent setting up camp, preparing meals and spending time with fellow expedition team members.
Day 12-14: Return from Barneo to civilization. End of expedition.
Qualifications
This expedition is for people who are in good shape, and are eager to push themselves physically and mentally. Though both the dogsledding and the skiing can be quite demanding, they do not require significant skill.You will need to have very good cardiovascular endurance and the ability to drive a dogsled and/or ski for several hours at a time. 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.
Towards the end of the day it is critical that you have the energy reserves to set up camp and help out with the basic necessities of camp life including making water, cooking, etc. 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!
Equipment
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. Please contact us for more information about your personal gear and group gear for this expedition.
Several items on our equipment checklist are available from our store.