North Pole: ski the Last degree. (111km ski expedition).

Longyearbyen (Norway) - Barneo Ice Camp - North Pole - Barneo Ice Camp - Longyearbyen (Norway)

Experience skiing expeditions in the midnight sun to the Geographical North Pole. These are the very rewarding tours for those who can accept camping in tents and appreciate wilderness. In April the climate is at its best with temperatures ranging from -30oC to -20oC. With an aircraft we will bring you from Spitsbergen to the Ice Camp situated at the latitude approx. 89 grad. North. Well-trained skiers will walk to the Pole with skis and pulks pushing through the pressure ridges, crossing the frozen leads and experience the feelings of the real Arctic explorers. The starting point for them will be chosen in accordance with weather and ice condition to guarantee the arrival to the North Pole on the appointed day. For ski fans, who prefer to spend a night in a warm place we suggest ski tours in the vicinity of the Ice Camp during the day and rest at night in the heated tents of the Ice Camp. They also have a great chance to witness a rich activity of the camp, share the camp with world-class skydivers, scuba divers or Arctic explorers. They will fly to the Pole with a helicopter. On the Pole all parties will have a celebration and contemplate the exploits of those who succeeded or failed to reach the place on the Earth where all meridians unite. From the Pole a helicopter and a plane will bring the travelers back to the civilized world.

meeting at the Longyearbyen airport (Spitsbergen, Norway);
2 transfers airport-hotel-airport;
introductory dinner in Longyearbyen;
training tour in the Longyearbyen surrounding;
aircraft flights Longyearbyen – Barneo – Longyearbyen;
helicopter flights according to the programme;
using Barneo facilities;
full catering at Barneo Ice Camp and on the trek;
disposable plates, spoons, forks and cups at Barneo (2 sets per visiting a mess-tent per person);
personal polar expedition clothes kit (please, see Equipment check-list);
rent of the safety equipment (communication, navigation aid, weapon);
rent of the skis with binding and ski poles;
rent of the cargo sledge and tent;
rent of the other group gear;
stove fuel;
1 satellite phone call from the North Pole (2 min maximum, if battery capacity is sufficient);
certificate of the North Pole visit;
festive ceremony at Longyearbyen;
guides’ and VICAAR representatives’ service;
accommodation in the heated tents at Barneo and full catering at Barneo Camp before departure to Longyearbyen (in case the group completed expedition before the time;
50 kilos of luggage.

Travel costs from your place of residence to Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen, Norway) and back;
Accommodation in Longyearbyen;
Catering in Longyearbyen;
Transfers in Longyearbyen (excl. airport-hotel-airport for travel home and hotel-airport-hotel for travel to the North Pole);
Activities in Longyearbyen (dog-sledge rides, tours to the glacier, excursion to the coal mine, depending on the weather);
Alcohol drinks;
Full medical-evacuation insurance with minimum coverage for evacuation – 50,000 Euro, required;
Insurance against full or partial cancellation of the expedition, luggage insurance, life insurance (strongly recommended);
Private belongings;
All the unforeseen costs related to the flights delays;
Souvenirs and postal expenses;
Overweight luggage – 20 Euro/kilo.

Ski expedition to the North Pole - is a complex mission that demands a good physical and psychological preparation. It is always better to enjoy the trek than to suffer of it. In order to estimate your abilities and prepare yourself better, you ought to know what to expect.

Physical exercises:
You are going to walk on skis or afoot (depending on the ice conditions) for 8-10 hours daily for 6-8 days. Besides, you have to pull 30-40 kg expedition sledge with equipment, fuel, and food. The ice surface is mostly rugged, making smooth and comfortable sliding pretty unlikely.

Consult your doctor before making up a decision about expedition to the North Pole.
Previous experience of the tours, ascents, expeditions and winter camping could prove very useful.
Doing various winter sports would be very helpful.