Dogsled & Ski Expeditions (trip)
Dogsled & Ski Expeditions
- Longyearbyen Airport, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Active & Adventure
| Contact provider for price | 19 Days | March, April |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: PolarExplorers | 12 people max | |
Contrary to popular belief, having dog teams to pull your gear doesn't make an expedition any easier. Plain and simple, this can be a very difficult expedition and it requires excellent cardiovascular endurance. Instead of riding on the back of the sled you more frequently work along side the dogs on ski or foot, guiding them over pressure ridges and around open water leads. Experience with cross country skiing is very beneficial. It all adds up to long, but very rewarding days. Dogsledding and skiing for up to 10 hours a day, you'll get to see the Polar pack ice up close and personal. You'll experience the incredible challenges of dogsledding on the pack ice, along with the tremendous sense of accomplishment that accompany an expedition of this magnitude.
As with all of our other expeditions this is a "hands-on" experience. You'll be participating in all aspects of the expedition, including setting up camp, cooking, feeding the dogs, etc. Give us a call and let us tell you more about what skills you should have prior to the expedition, and what skills we will be teaching you prior to our departure. A 5 day dogsledding Polar Shakedown trip is included in the cost of both expeditions (and is mandatory for the 2 degree trip).
Upon reaching the North Pole, we'll begin an extended celebration including a top-of-the-world photo session to document your arrival and special treats for our canine friends (whale blubber!) Calling home from the North Pole is a favorite way to share the expedition with family and friends. A helicopter pick up and charter flight back to Longyearbyen complete this grand adventure. As with our other Polar expeditions we will work with you to ensure that you acquire the best clothing and equipment for your expedition.
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Locations visited/nearby
Svalbard And Jan Mayen Islands
Itinerary
Daily ItineraryTwo Degree Expedition
Day 1: Meet in Longyearbyen. Transfer from airport to hotel. Unpack gear and relax. Opportunity to explore Longyearbyen. Welcome reception and dinner.
Day 2: Final equipment review, warm-up ski/dogsledding near Longyearbyen. Pre-flight briefing and transfer of all kit to the airport for weigh-in and pre loading.
Day 3: Fly to the Barneo basecamp. Depending on weather conditions, we may immediately depart for the vicinity of 88 degrees north (by helicopter) or we may set up camp and spend the night.
Day 4- 16: From the vicinity of 88 degrees, we'll dogsled and ski the final 2 degrees +/- to the North Pole. Days are spent mushing the dogs and skiing. Generally, one or two people work with each dog team while other team members ski. We'll break periodically to eat and drink, and to switch dogsledding/skiing roles. Evenings are spent setting up camp, feeding and caring for the dogs, preparing meals and relaxing with fellow expedition team members.
Day 17: Arrive at the geographic North Pole! Enjoy a Polar celebration with champagne, photographs, and plenty of photos. Call home and share the moment with friends or family! Camp in the vicinity of the North Pole.
Day 18: Pick up by charter helicopter and fly back to the basecamp. Board return flight to Longyearbyen. Hot showers and celebratory dinner!
Day 19: Breakfast at Longyearbyen hotel. Transport to airport. Flights home!
One Degree Expedition
Day 1:
Meet in Longyearbyen. Transfer from airport to hotel. Unpack gear and relax. Opportunity to explore Longyearbyen. Welcome reception and dinner.
Day 2: Final equipment review, warm-up ski/dogsledding near Longyearbyen. Pre-flight briefing and transfer of all kit to the airport for weigh-in and pre loading.
Day 3: Fly to the Barneo basecamp. Depending on weather conditions, we may immediately depart to meet up with the 2 degree expedition (by helicopter) or we may set up camp and spend the night.
Day 4 - 10: From the vicinity of 89 degrees, we'll dogsled and ski the final 1 degree +/- to the North Pole! Days are spent mushing the dogs, and skiing. Generally, one or two people work with each dog team while other participants ski. We'll break periodically to eat and drink, and to switch dogsledding/skiing roles. Evenings are spent setting up camp, feeding and caring for the dogs, preparing meals and relaxing with fellow expedition team members.
Day 11: Arrive at the geographic North Pole! Enjoy a Polar celebration with champagne, photographs, and plenty of photos. Call home and share the moment with friends or family! Camp in the vicinity of the North Pole.
Day 12: Pick up by charter helicopter and fly back to the basecamp. Board return flight to Longyearbyen. Hot showers and celebratory dinner!
Day 13: Breakfast at Longyearbyen hotel. Transport to airport. Flights home!
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