A tent and sled on the polar sea near the North Pole during our last degree ski trek.

OPT-IN (Online Polar Training)

“Great preparation for the "big event" in April and I feel loads more confident that
a) I have made the right decision to do this with PolarExplorers
and b) that I can succeed!”

Online Polar TraininG

If you're looking for expert advice or if you need one-on-one help preparing for an expedition let us know. We have nearly 30 years of organizing expeditions and helping people train for their adventures. Our OPT-IN Sessions (Online Polar Training) offer phone/video consultation along with an online curriculum to help you make the most of your pre-expedition preparations.

OPT-IN Complete

A comprehensive eight-session mentorship program covering five tracks (physical training, equipment, diet & menu, expedition skills and a catch-all "other" category). Each 90 minute session is one-on-one, video based instruction and discussion with a PolarExplorers guide. Audio/visual resources are provided and assignments are given between sessions to keep you engaged and prepared for the next session.

OPT-IN A La Carte

Choose from over 40 polar expedition related topics for in-depth review. Each 90 minute session offers one-on-one video based instruction and discussion. Up to three topics can be covered in each 90 minute session but fewer topics allow for more in-depth review.

Dates & Rates

Dates:

Flexible dates based on your schedule.

2021 Price:

$3,000 USD OPT-IN Complete
$300/hour OPT-IN a La Carte

Inclusions:

All instruction, video and audio resources, certificate of completion for OPT-IN Complete.

Why Book With Us?

Itinerary

Topics that will be covered in OPT-IN Complete (or are electives in OPT-IN A La Carte) include:

Caloric map
GPS
Stove use & repair
Layers and layering
Hands, face, feet
Boots/bindings/skis
Tents
Cooking
Insurances
Power and Coms
Health / Hygiene
Personal FA / Repair kit
Antarctic/Arctic weather
Morning/evening routine
Weight gain
Pulling it all together
Sled packing tips

And others...

Qualifications

This is an online training that is accessible to all people regardless of physical capabilities or location.

It is not intended to replace a hands-on polar training course such as our Polar Shakedown Training or Polar Training Plus seminar. Rather it is meant to provide a solid foundation for all other polar training opportunities.

Please contact us with further questions!

Equipment

This is a remote online course. A good internet connection, headset or speakers, web cam and microphone are all that's required. Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype and WhatsApp are all possible options for connecting.