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SKIING EXPEDITIONS 2008

Skiing Expedition - Liverpool Land, Northeast Greenland, 2008

Ski the "Last Degree" to the North Pole 2008

Skiing Expedition - Liverpool Land, Northeast Greenland, 2008

This ski-touring expedition takes place in Liverpool Land, one of the most beautiful regions of Greenland and a superb area for ski-touring. The expedition is accompanied by Inuit hunters from Scoresby Sund who will carry all our equipment and provisions on their dog sledges. We will ski with only a light daypack. If required, it is also possible to travel on one of the dog-sledges. The combination of excellent weather, mountains, valleys, glaciers, sea-ice and icebergs makes a fascinating prospect for cross-country skiers, particularly those of average ability who are seeking a true wilderness experience without being over-extended. We shall also have time to experience life in the village of Ittoqqortoormiit.

Price: £2800

This expedition to the North Pole is led by renowned Russian Polar explorers and scientists with many years' experience of the ice conditions in the Polar Sea. From Longyearbyen in Spitsbergen we fly to an ice camp at approximately 89° North. From there we ski about 150 kilometres across the sea ice, surmounting the many obstacles such as pressure ridges and open leads until the Pole is reached. After celebrating our achievement, a helicopter returns us to the ice camp from where a plane will take us back to Longyearbyen. Participants must be very fit, able to ski well and used to extremely low temperatures. Suitable skis, bindings and boots can be supplied.

Price: £9000 approximately. Please enquire for further details.

Dates to be finalised April 2008