Description

Ski Expedition:North Pole Adventure-120km to the Pole(NPA).

Tour Code: NPA

Duration: (Barneo-Barneo): 9 days/8 night
(Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen): 14 days/13 nights
Please note: all flights are heavily weather dependent!

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. SPECIAL TRAVEL CLUB also provides logistics support for self guided expeditions in the area of the North Pole. 

The North Pole is called the first pole of the Earth, while the South Pole – the second, reserving No. 3 for the height pole – Everest Mountain. Now you have a unique opportunity to visit the geographical point of the North Pole and like legendary Polar explorers spendone nights in the severe Arctic conditions.

1st Day Meeting at Longyearbyen airport.(Spitsbergen, Norway), transfer to hotel. Collection of your polar clothing kit (if you took our Option “Arctic Dressing Point”). Preparation to the training tour and packing the sledges. 19:00 – Get Together evening with food and refreshments. A good chance to meet people, which will cross with you the Arctic ice on skis. Night at a hotel.   2nd Day 10:00 - Training trip in the Longyearbyen surrounding. Overnight at the hotel.   3rd Day 16:00 - Informational meeting, where our staff will brief you on the current situation at the ice camp Barneo, inform you about flight departure time, and answer any questions you might have. Packing the expedition sledges Overnight at the hotel.   4th Day Transfer to the airport for the flight to ice camp Barneo. Security check and boarding. Flight from Longyearbyen to Barneo by AN-74 aircraft (approx. flight duration: 2 hrs 30 min). Arrival to Barneo, acquaintance with ice camp Barneo, located at 89 degree North. Lunch in Barneo Polar Café . Pitching the expedition camp at Barneo site. Dinner. Overnight at the expedition tents (1 tent accommodates 2 persons).   Days 5th to 11th Ski trek to the North Pole, overnight sleeping in the expedition tents on the drifting ice. The start point will be decided depending on the ice conditions. See also "One day of the ski expedition".   12th Day On the arrival at the top of the globe we will celebrate it, and you can make a short phone call to your friends or relatives via satellite phone. MI-8 helicopter brings you back to the closest civilization point – ice camp Barneo with heated tents! The North Pole Certificate ceremony during dinner at Barneo’s most Northern Polar Cafe. We take off back to Longyearbyen on the AN-74 aircraft (approx. flight duration 2 h 30 min). Transfer to hotel.   13h Day Additional day for possible unforeseen weather changes and second chance to reach the North Pole. Meanwhile your free time in Longyearbyen.   14th Day Free time. You have a chance to take part in Svalbard adventure activities (not included, advance booking required). Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

 NB! Ice camp Barneo operates Longyearbyen time.

 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, SPECIAL TRAVEL CLUB 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 Conditions.

Schedules of The North Pole Adventure-120km to the Pole:
02-10 April and 16-25 April optional.

List of equipment for the expedition The North Pole Adventure-120km to the Pole  (you should bring your own):

•  Plastic mug with press-on cap : 1

•  Strong plastic spoon :1

•  Plastic bowl of 2-3 cups capacity : 1

•  Knife : 1

•  Carabiners : 2 standard

•  Sunglasses or goggles 100% UV & IR : 1

•  Sun cream: SPF 40 large tube

•  Hygienic lipstick: SPF 40, at least 2 pieces

•  Personal medical kit: medicine, you normally take, along with aspirin, plaster, bandage, etc.

•  Personal hygienic kit incl. toilet paper, toothbrush, etc.

•  Gore-Tex socks or booties for using in tent: 1 pair

•  Large bag or rucksack for your gear: 1 or 2

•  Casual look garment for civilized places

P.S. Polartec 300 or 200 jacket and trousers could be replaced with your usual winter pullovers and long knit pants if worn over the thermal underwear.

If you book the option “Arctic Dressing Point” following items are yours to keep:

•  Thin underwear made of Polycolon: 2 sets

•  Expedition thermal underwear made of Power Stretch: 1 set

•  Storm shell jacket and pants: 1 set

•  Warm coat and trousers with Thinsulate insulation: 1 set

•  Light hat with Windstopper membrane: 1

•  Windstopper pile hat : 1

•  Hat for sleeping : 1

•  Balaclava : 1

•  Thick expedition socks: 2 pairs

•  Expedition footwear: 1 pair

ATTENTION: Though, we provide you with optional basic polar expedition clothes kit, everyone endures cold differently. Therefore, if you have some items in your wardrobe, which are tested in cold environment and suit you, you are welcome to bring them.

Free rented from Polar Expeditions:

•   Litter bags

•  Expedition tent: 1 for two persons

•  Ski with binding and skins: 1 pair

•  Ski poles : 1 pair

•  Cargo sledge : 1

•  Expedition class (-30⁰C) sleeping bag

•  Sleeping mats 40 mm

•  Cooking stove with fuel, cooking utensils.

 Other useful things you might bring:

•  Chemical hand- and foot-warmer bags

•  Neoprene face mask

•  Compression stuff bags

•  Photo and video equipment

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) for 8-10 hours daily for 6-8 days. 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:

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

Ask yourself: What do I need it for?
If you know the right answer, don't hesitate to call +44 844 774 48 31, and we shall work it out together!