NorthPole Half Degree (and shorter)
North Pole Half Degree
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 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.
Our North Pole Half Degree ski expedition is perfect for people who like the idea of participating in a North Pole expedition but don't have the time or desire to embark in the longer last degree expedition. The Half Degree ski expedition incorporates all the fun of the longer expeditions in a fraction of the time. From the starting location for this expedition, you'll board a charter flight to the Barneo ice station at approximately 89 degrees north. From here, you'll fly by helicopter to your starting point closer to the Pole. You'll spend 3-5 days skiing over the dynamic pack ice that surrounds the North Pole. All the adventure, half the time. Looking for a shorter duration? We can organize 2-3 night expeditions covering shorter distances. Contact us for more details.
Dates & Rates
2025 Dates:
Contact us for details.
2025 Price:
TBA (in 2023 it was €53,000*)
*Price increases after December 1, annually.
We also have options for "highly supported" expeditions with exceptionally high guide to client ratios. Contact us for details.
Participants receive a discount on our 5-day Polar Shakedown Training. Click here for more details.
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).
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 4-6
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 7-8: Return from the Barneo Basecamp to civilization. End of expedition.
Qualifications
This polar expedition is for people who are in good shape and 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 sled (between 20-25 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 help set up camp and keep yourself warm. 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!
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.
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