Enhanced Arctic Expedition Training

This is the ultimate test for would be Polar Explorers. The Enhanced Expedition is designed to mentally and physically prepare expedition team members to reach their goal of successfully completing Polar Last Degree or Greenland Icecap expeditions. The course will hone your Nordic ski technique and help you master your arctic camping skills. Experienced instructors will help you gain a better understanding of safety procedures, weather forecasting, navigation techniques and also improve your ice and avalanche knowhow.

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    Tour Length

    days

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    Participants

    2-12

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Tour Operators

  • Petter Thorsen

  • Geir Vie

Equipment

You need to bring

  • Jacket – wind- and waterproof
  • Pants – wind- and waterproof
  • Down jacket
  • Down vest
  • Wool/fleece jacket
  • Fleece trouser
  • Mittens – 1 pair that’s wind- and waterproof, 1 pair of wool, 1 pair of tinner mittens for warmer weather.
  • Gloves
  • Hat – thick
  • Hat – thin
  • Balaclava
  • Facemask
  • Buff
  • Goggles
  • Sun-glasses – with UV-filter
  • Sun cream/block

 

We will provide

 

  • all meals expect sweets and treats
  • Headlights
  • pulk
  • Skis
  • Bindings
  • Skins
  • Wax
  • Skiboots
  • Bivuac shoes
  • Matress 1+2
  • Spoon, Cup and Plate for meals
  • Thermos
  • Toilet paper
  • Tape
  • Lighter/matches
  • Bag – waterproof for personal belongings
  • Belt (harness for the Pulk)
  • Carabines & rope
  • Showel
  • Cooking Pot
  • Cocking plate
  • Map
  • Repair kit
  • Firs aid kit

On our courses we ususally provide with all tour-relevant gear that is not usually part of everyone’s normal outdoor gear. If you have any queries, please contact us so that we can help you.