Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (ADC205) : Gift Voucher

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Experience the ultimate in adventure in this 1 month langlauf in the heart of Greenland! During the expedition, you can expect to travel 540km and experience temperatures as low as -25 degrees! This ski traverse would make a tremendous personal achievement for any outdoor enthusiast!

Description

In May / June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik / Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period.

The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home.

You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment.

We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of -25 degrees on the coldest days.

Your guide Leifur ?rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnaj?kull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland).

If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.

Island

North Island, South Island,

Venue Details

The group will meet in Reykjavik in Iceland for team introductions and final equipment preparation before flying on the next morning to Kulusuk in Greenland. PLEASE NOTE: The price quoted is in $NZ, however, payment is required in $US dollars.

Experience Length

AllDay

Session Details

This experience is 34 days in length and departs on 5 May and returns on 7 June, 2007. It does not include international flights to Iceland. The price quoted is in New Zealand dollars and is an approximate figure only. It is subject to change depending on exchange rates. Payment must be made in $US.

Experience Participants

The team will have a minimum size of 4 members and 1 guide and a maximum size of 8 members and 2 guides.

Participant Guidelines

A non-refundable deposit of $US1000 is required to secure your place. Expedition members will be provided with a medical questionnaire and asked to visit their family physician and receive a full medical examination. Further details can be provided at the time of booking.

Participant Dress Code

We will supply all group gear (e.g. tents, stoves, food and sleds) whilst expedition members are to provide their own personal clothing and equipment including skis, skins and boots. A comprehensive equipment list will be provided.

Other Information

To safeguard members of the expedition we will be carrying a satellite telephone and a Personal Locator Beacon. Evacuation insurance whilst on the trek will be included. Entry Visas are usually not required if staying less than three months in Greenland but please check with your travel agent.

VOUCHER VALID FOR : 1 Person (for 6 Months from the date of purchase)