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9
DAY SKI ADVENTURE:
Description:
9-Day Ski Adventure
Dates of Expedition:
March 30 thru April 12th, 2009
Code: NPA
(Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen): Depart Longyearbyen 02 April, Depart
Barneo 10 April |
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You will be placed on the ice approximately 60 km from the geographic
North Pole and you will spend the next 9 days skiing to
the Pole. This is truly an experience of a
life time. You will be guided by some of the
finest and experienced personnel the
industry has to offer. Few people have ever
been able to experience this remarkable
accomplishment. The physical ability
required is more demanding than just
visiting
the Pole, but well within the ability of
most adventurous travelers.
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PHOTO GALLERY
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Several
members skiing to the Pole
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Price: 23,500 Euro
***Please note: Due to the almost daily
fluctuations of the exchange rate of the Euro to the US dollar, we must
post trip cost in Euro. To calculate the cost in US dollars, please
visit this site for the current exchange rate:
www.xe.com
Final cost in USD will be determined at the time of full payment, based
on the exchange rate at that time.
Call or Email for booking.
Click here for
booking instructions |
Gear List:
Adobe .pdf file.
Please print out the recommended gear list for all
participants.
*Actual departure dates may
change due to weather.
Suggested Schedule for
Participants:
Itinerary:
Please keep in touch with us or simply
join our newsgroup
and we will place you on our E-Letter list.
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1st Day |
Meeting with guide, collection of your
expedition clothing kit, check-out your individual and group
gear, general instruction.
Preparation to the training trip and packing
the sledges.
19:00 Introductory dinner.
Overnight at your hotel.
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2nd Day |
10:00 Training trip in the Longyearbyen
surrounding.
Overnight at your hotel.
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3rd Day |
16:00 Information meeting, where our staff
will brief you on the situation at the Barneo region,
planned departure time and answer your questions.
Packing the expedition sledges.
Overnight at the guesthouse.
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4th Day |
Transfer to the airport, security check,
boarding.
Flight from Longyearbyen to Barneo (approx.
flight duration: 2 hrs 30 min).
Acquaintance with Barneo Ice Camp, located at
89 degree North.
Lunch in Barneo mess-tent.
Pitching the expedition camp at Barneo site.
Dinner.
Overnight at the expedition tents (1 tent
accommodates 2 persons).
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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 in dependence on the ice
conditions. See also " One day of the ski expedition ".
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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. We will spend
a few hours nearby the Pole before helicopter takes us back
to Barneo Ice Camp.
Dinner in the Barneo mess-tent.
Flight from Barneo to Longyearbyen on the
AN-74 aircraft (approx. flight duration 2 h 30 min).
Transfer to your hotel. Night at the hotel.
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13th Day |
The North Pole Certificate ceremony. Time and
place are to be discussed with expedition participants and
announced in advance.
Night at the hotel.
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14th Day |
Free time. You have a chance to take part in
Svalbard entertainment programs (for additional costs,
advance booking required). Transfer to the airport for your
flight home.
End of our service.
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*Barneo
Ice Camp 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.
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Note:
Depending on weather and ice condition we may arrive
at the Pole earlier. In this case we will bring you to Borneo at
first
possible opportunity.
Note: This is an extreme physical
program. No refunds are granted if you should not complete this program
for any reason. Please discuss your physical being with our guides prior
to signing up for this program.
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Trip cost includes : |
Trip
cost does not include: |
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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 program;
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 Eagles Cry 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.
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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.
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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, Eagles
Cry Adventures
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.
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 2 days. Besides, you have to pull 20-30 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 -20 C°
and -35 C° 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.
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List of equipment for the expedition
The North Pole Adventure
(Code NPA)
You should bring your own:
Plastic mug with press-on cap : 1
Strong plastic spoon:1
Plastic bowl of 2-3 cups capacity:1
1 L stainless steel thermos: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.
Wide-mouthed plastic bottle for using as an urinal in the
night: 1
Large bag or rucksack for your gear: 1 or 2
Casual look garment for civilized places
Received from us and becomes your property:
Thin underwear made of Polycolon: 2 sets
Expedition thermal underwear made of Power Stretch: 1 set
Polartec 200 jacket and trousers: 1 set
Storm shell jacket and pants: 1 set
Warm coat and trousers with Thinsulate insulation: 1 set
Light hat with Windstopper membrane: 1
Hat for sleeping: 1
Windstopper pile hat: 1
Polycolon balaclava: 1
Thick expedition socks: 2 pai
Expedition footwear: 1 pair
Thinsulate shoes for using in tent: 1 pair
Expedition mittens: 1 pair
Thinsulate mittens: 1 pair
WindPro gloves: 1 pair
Individual sleeping bag liner: 1
40 L backpack: 1
6 mm rope: 10 m
Free rented:
Expedition tent: 1 for two persons
Ski with binding: 1 pair
Ski poles: 1 pair
Cargo sledge: 1
Expedition class (-30 C°) sleeping bag
Sleeping mats 40 mm
Cooking stove with fuel, cooking utensils
Litter bags
Other useful
things you might bring:
Chemical hand- and foot-warmer bags
Neoprene face mask
Compression stuff bags
Photo and video equipment
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ATTENTION: Though, we provide you with 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. |
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Ski expedition to the North Pole is a serious
personal challenge. One should be ready to face
that
physically
and mentally. It is better to
enjoy the trip rather then to suffer from that.
To get
prepared you should be ready to ski or trek
(depending on ice conditions) for 8 - 10 hours a
day
for
3 - 4 days. You should also be ready to
pull a sled of 15 - 20 kg which contains your personal
and communal
equipment, fuel and food.
Ice surface is mainly uneven, so you should not
expect smooth skiing and pulling.
Temperatures normally are between - 20° and - 35°
C, so you
should be quite familiar with low
temperatures. It can be windy, so count
on wind-chill
effect as well. Keep in mind
that there is a pretty small
difference in
temperature during a day,
cause the sun is
constantly up, but only a few degrees above the
horizon.
Previous experiences
in trekking, mountaineering,
winter sports (particularly skiing) and winter
camping are
quite welcome.
Please contact your physician before making a decision to join the expedition
Please note:
A Deposit of $3,000.00 Euro is required to confirm your place on the
expedition. Of this deposit, $1,000 Euro will be
non-refundable. Deposits will be credited against the balance due at
the exchange rate in effect when final payment is made. Any deposit over the
non-refundable $1,000.00 will be returned
prior to January 15, 2010,
should you
cancel your participation with the
expedition. Full payment is due prior to December 1st, 2009
After January 15th, 2010,
there are no refunds.
Final payments are due prior to January 15, 2010.
Bookings made after February 1, 2010 will
possibly have an increase of 10% of the listed price.
This is a limited participation expedition.
Register early to insure your place at the
North Pole.
To book your
expedition for 2008,
click here,
or
email: jrrussell@eaglescry.com
or call me: +1 678.414.9119
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