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Spitsbergen Extreme North to South

21 Days / 7 locations in Svalbard, Norway and Norway

Spitsbergen North and South – in two stages: This is the longest and most demanding expedition we have, where you will ski to the north and south tips of Spitsbergen.

As many of our guests have busy schedules, making it difficult to find the time for a long expedition, we have chosen to stage this adventure over two years. We will go north the first year, and then south the following year. If you take both trips then we can promise you that you will be able to draw a line from the tips of Spitsbergen, and say that you skied it! This is an achievement you will remember for the rest of your life!

A ski expedition during the Svalbard winter offers some of the most demanding conditions you can find in the Polar Regions. The variations in terrain, temperature, and wind make this the complete polar expedition. You will travel over sea ice, glaciers, wide valleys and moraines, and the fact that the polar bears out number you adds an extra bit of excitement.

We have just six places available on this expedition, and participants must have experience from alpine skiing, winter tenting and the delights of Primus cooking. To profit from this tour you have to enjoy pushing yourself! There will be long days, cold days – and unparalleled experiences!

The southern stage of this expedition will take place in spring 2014. It will be a 21 day itinerary (18 days skiing), and will cover 360 km. This tour will take you south from the same starting point as the northern stage and the price will be from $9465

In 2015 we will arrange the Northern stage again. Same itinerary as in 2013, start at the end of April.

Minum 4 persons and maximum 6 persons.

Minimum age 18 years

Degree of difficulty: Demands very good physical condition.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Longyearbyen

Arrival in Longyearbyen

Accommodation at Spitsbergen Guesthouse is included.

 
Day 2     Longyearbyen
Meals: Breakfast

This day will be spent with the guides going over the preparations, checking equipment and supplies. There will be time for last minute shopping if necessary.

Accommodation at Spitsbergen Guesthouse is included.

 
Day 3     Fulmardalen
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer with snowmobiles to the starting point for this expedition, near the Rabot glacier and Fulmar Valley. From here we will begin the tour north.

 
Days 4 - 19     Rabot - Agardh - Skjoldfonna - Isbukta
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

While the route is weather dependent, the suggested route is from Rabot south to Fulmardalen, Agardh, Inglefieldbreen, Morsnevbreen, Strongbreen, Kvalvågen, over the sea ice to Davisbreen, Skjoldfonna, Sykorabreen, Isbukta, Sørkappfonna, Sørkapp, return to Ljosodden

 
Day 20     Ljosodden - Longyearbyen
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Transfer with snowmobiles from Ljosodden back to Longyearbyen.

Farewell dinner in Longyearbyen included.

Accommodation at Spitsbergen Guesthouse included.

 
Day 21     Longyearbyen

Departure from Longyearbyen.

 

Notes

All times are subject to change.

The travel schedule will be altered should the weather conditions deem it necessary

How Demanding Is The Expedition?

This expedition requires the participants to be physically fit, as we cover long distances each day pulling a pulka with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter.

Be aware that the weather can change fairly quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically. The participants are normally split into teams of two and each person will have a pulka. The pulkas contain shared equipment such as tents, portable stoves, food and fuel for the whole trip. Each pulka weighs 30 - 40 kg. In addition you will have your personal equipment which can either be carried in a backpack or packed in the pulka. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp and cooking. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp and cooking.

Price Includes
Accommodation in Longyearbyen
Meals During the Expedition
Farewell Dinner in Longyearbyen
Shared Equipment
Tent and Sleeping Mats
Experienced Guide With Necessary Safety Equipment
Search and Rescue Insurance
Transport to and from the Starting Point of the Trip
Price Does Not Include
 Air
 Sleeping Bag
 Skis
 Personal Travel Insurance
 Clothing and Equipment
 Meals in Longyearbyen Other Than Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
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