Skiing the last degree (111km) to South Pole

Briefing with refreshments in the Adventure Network office in Punta Arenas

Transfers to/from airport in Punta Arenas

Return flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica

All programmed flights within Antarctica

Meals and accommodations while in Antarctica, Full Board at Patriot Hills camp.

Group camping equipment, sleds and harnesses

Celebration dinner

Expedition guide and doctor for the whole expedition

Luggage allowance of 55lbs (25 kg) on all polar flights.

 

Flights to and from Punta Arenas other than to Patriot Hills

Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas

Transfers in Punta Arenas other than for the Antarctic flights

Personal equipment and clothing (polar clothing is available for rent from ANI), skis, boots, ski poles

Personal extra expenses while in Punta Arenas due to delays

Overweight on the Antarctic flights

Satellite phone while in Antarctica

 

Passport
Filled out special forms for visiting Antarctica
Chilean multi visa

All Antarctica flights with luggage allowance of 25 kg

Any hotel in Punta Arenas will be booked on your request and we will provide you with the list, rating from ** to ****. Accommodation expenditures are paid directly to the hotel.
In Antarctica we stay in good strong tents, 2-3 members to a tent.

In Patriot Hills we cook and have meals in a big mess tent.
For the skiing part the members buy food-stuffs in Punta Arenas and cook for themselves with the help of the guide(s).
For cooking 4 liters of white gas per person are provided.

One guide to 3-5 members

Every group must have a first-aid kit
Every participant must have insurance up to 150 000 USD per police

Antarctic summer: on a calm sunny day you can count on 0+10C in a tent. Yet, sudden snow storms are frequent visitors here.

Hotel in Punta Arenas: 30-60 USD per day
Meals in Punta Arenas: 20-40 USD per day
Luggage over 25 kg – 70 USD per 1 kg

"IRIDIUM" satellite phone only

Shared equipment for BC (provided by 7 Summits Club)
Mess-tent
Tents (2-3 members to a tent)
Kitchen utensils (gas-stoves, pots and pans)
Satellite phone (5 USD per 1 minute)
First-aid kit
Solar battery

Personal gear
Rucksack (40-50 liters)
Thermos
Photo camera
Video camera and accessories

Down or synthetic fibers filled parka with a large hood (with secure fixing), good for -40°C, -40°C. Our suggestion: “North Face Baltoro” or “Marmot 8000 M. Parka”
Breathable windproof jacket with large hood and pockets (Gore Tex is not recommended!). We suggest “Wintergreen Designs Anorak”. You can sew a long-fur ruff to the inside edge of the hood, which will keep your face reasonably warm even in strong wind.
Breathable windproof pants with full side zips: UN-coated Nylon, Pertex, or Ventile (windproof cotton). Gore Tex not recommended! One-piece wind suit will do as well, but it must have a drop seat or a circle zip for toilet use.

Layers
Set of lightweight thermal base layer, top and bottom. Merino wool, Capilene, or other high-quality synthetic. A zipped T-neck is best for the top. Our suggestion: Patagonia, North Face, Marmot, Icebreaker brands. No cotton!
Set of expedition weight thermal base layer, top and bottom. Wool or synthetic, the same brands as above.
Pair of fleece or pile skiing pants, made of Polartec 200 or Softshell fabric. A one-piece suit must have a drop seat or center zip for toilet use. Arc’teryx, North Face, or Mountain Equipment Coop.
Mid-weight wool, pile, or fleece sweater, made of Polartec 200.
Warm fleece jacket with pockets (the latter are a must!). Polartec 200-300, “Puffball” or “Softshell”. Our suggestion: Arc’teryx Gamma MX hoody, Patagonia Houdini, or North Face Denali.
Thick wool or wool or wool blend socks – 4 pairs
Thinner wool or synthetic liner socks – 2 pairs
Pair of vapour barrier socks. Our suggestion: Black Diamond or Climb High.
Pair of insulated down or synthetic camp booties with non-slip soles, for short outings from the tent.
Windproof fleece hat with good ear flaps and preferably a built-in visor: Columbia or Outdoor Research.
Lightweight wool or fleece hat as a reserve
Fleece neck warmer. This can double up to give a variety of ear, face and neck protection, or be used as an eye shade (24 hour sunlight in Antarctica). Buff brand “Polar Buff” works well.
Lightweight fleece or synthetic balaclava
Pair of windproof, breathable over-mitts (no Gore Tex!). We suggest Lilisport brand.
Fleece or wool mitts to fit inside windproof over-mitts – 2 pairs
Several pairs of lightweight liner gloves
Pairs mid-weight fleece or wool gloves – 2 pairs. Liners should fit inside and both should fit inside over-mittens.
Pair of 100% UV protective sunglasses with a safety cord and side flaps. No metal frames!
Pair of good quality ski goggles with extra lens
Neoprene face mask or Outdoor Research Gorilla Mask.
Handkerchiefs or bandanas for your nose (low temperatures will make it run continuously)
Expedition weight sleeping bag (good for -40°F, -40°C), down-filled preferably. Get a full length mummy bag with a large hood and easy fastening system. We suggest North Face Inferno or similar Marmot or Integral Designs.