Ski Track Expeditions to the North Pole

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Experience skiing or helicopter 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 -300C to -200C. With an aircraft we will bring you from Spitsbergen to the ice camp Barneo 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. For ski fans, who prefer to spend a night in a warm place we suggest ski tours in the vicinity of the ice camp Barneo during the day and rest at night in the heated tents of the ice camp Barneo. 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. Polar Expeditions also provides logistics support for self guided expeditions in the area of the North Pole. 

Changes and amendments may apply to the program, depending on the weather, ice or other conditions. It is important to consider possible delays or alterations, and take them with patience. We strongly recommend you to acquire insurance against full or partial cancellation of the expedition. 

Important: Each expedition to the North Pole is the ultimate adventure full of random factors.Though we are making all possible efforts to accomplish every expedition, Polar Expeditions reserves the right to change or cancel an itinerary due to weather and / or ice conditions, group fitness, political situation, strikes, wars, revolutions, terrorism and / or other factors beyond its control. Such changes are to be made in our customers’ interests and with regards to their safety. Please, see Terms and Contact our Guides.

What a member of the expedition to the North Pole has to know.
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). Besides, you have to pull 40-50 kg expedition sledge with equipment, fuel, and food. The ice surface is mostly rugged, making smooth and comfortable sliding pretty unlikely.

Cold:
The air temperature in the Pole vicinity during the expedition period lies usually between -200C and -350C and it is good if you have endured it in the past. Apart that wind may dramatically increase cooling effect. Daily temperature deviations in the Arctic are not significant in April. Sun neither sets nor rises high over the horizon.

Conclusions:
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.