North Pole Last Degree Ski

Long days, arduous conditions and difficult terrain. Sound like fun? We think so! Our North Pole Last Degree Ski Expedition is our most popular polar expedition and an adventure in every sense of the word. Traveling across the dynamic polar pack ice requires patience and agility, not to mention a flexible attitude to deal with the many diversions that pop up over the course of each day. From open water "leads" to huge pressure ridges, there are many obstacles on this expedition that make reaching the North Pole all the more satisfying. On this classic North Pole Ski Expedition we will ski the "last degree" of latitude from 89ºN to 90ºN. That's 60 nautical miles or 111km as the crow flies, but we rarely travel in a straight line. Rather we take the path of least resistance, often zig-zagging to avoid open water or areas with significant pressure ridges. During the day we'll travel in one hour "marches" pulling sleds that weigh around 40 kg. At night we'll take to the shelter of our tents to rest and replenish our bodies. Despite 24 hours of daylight you'll have no trouble falling asleep! The dynamic nature of the Polar Sea keep will keep us on our toes, ready for anything and marveling at all that we see. There's no place on Earth like it! If you've always wanted to travel to the North Pole; if you love a challenge; if you thrive on hard work; if you're adaptable, and can work well within a team; this may be the ideal expedition for you.