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A classic expedition!
For true adventurers who love the Arctic, this crossing is too good
to pass up. The Greenland ice cap lies waiting for us, and we are
planning to cross from west to east on a dogsled-assisted ski expedition
- in May 2008. Don't miss out! This classic expedition has long
been considered the third achievement in the Polar trilogy. With
its vast expanses, unpredictable weather, and incredible beauty,
this will be an incredible adventure, and a true expedition in every
sense of the word.
| Day
1 |
Arrive
in Kangerlussuaq. Transfer to hotel. Evening welcome reception
provides time to meet other team members and review itinerary.
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| Day
2 |
A
day in Kangerlussuaq to review expedition procedures and equipment,
and to take care of last minute details. |
| Day
3-4 |
Depart
Kangerlussuaq for the Greenland ice cap. Maneuvering around
crevasses and potential melt water, we'll make our initial ascent
of the ice cap and meet up with our dog teams and Inuit musher
who will be awaiting us on the ice cap. |
| Day
5-22 |
After meeting up
with our dog teams, we'll embark on the great crossing. For
the next 16-19 days we'll dogsled & ski across the Greenland
icecap. This incredible expanse is unlike anyother place on
Earth, except perhaps for the interior of Antarctica. Our
days will be long and potentially very challenging. Our nights
provide respite from the elements and a great time to replenish
our bodies and spirits with great food, camraderie, and well-deserved
rest.
As we near the
east coast of Greenland we'll make the descent to the coast
on ski and by foot, arriving at the town of Isertoq, then
transfer by boat or helicopter to Kulusuk. A very welcome
night at a local hotel (with hot shower, ahhh!) and a celabratory
dinner will provide a fitting finale to this wonderful adventure.
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| Day
23 |
After
an optional breakfast, we'll transport you to the airport for
your flight home. |
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2008
Tentative Dates: May 13-June 5, 2008
2008 Tentative Cost: 18,900
USD (add $1,000 after Dec. 31st, 2007)
What's Included:
- Pick up at airport,
transfer to hotel
- Up to three nights lodging in Greenland (with dinners and breakfasts)
- Guides
- All food while on the "trail"
- All group Arctic gear
- Communication and safety gear
What's Not Included:
- Round trip airfare
to Greenland
- Personal clothing and accessories
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunches while in town
- Full medical, baggage, trip cancellation and evacuation insurance
(required)
- Excess baggage costs
- Extended stay fees associated with weather delays
- Taxes and gratuity
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Qualifications
This adventure
is for people who are in good shape, and who are eager to push themselves
physically and mentally. You will need to have very good cardiovascular
endurance and the ability to ski or dogsled several hours at a time.
You do not have to be a world class athlete to participate in and
enjoy this trip, but every ounce of training and preparation will
help to make the trip more enjoyable and safer. Please contact us
with further questions!
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