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The South Pole - Ski Last Degree
From £64,200 Altitude 2,800m Grade: 2D
The South Pole - Ski Last Degree
Experience the challenges that faced early explorers as you ski from 89°S to the South Pole.
Please note, the final payment is based on the equivalent of $83,475 (£64,200) on an exchange rate prevailing at the time of making your final payment. Current price calculated x-rate of 1.3. The price for the combination of Ski Last Degree and Mt Vinson is to be confirmed.
The Last degree journey to the South Pole can be done independently or in conjunction with our Mt. Vinson climb. Experience the vast wilderness and the challenges faced by early explorers as you ski across Antarctica’s icy floor on this polar expedition. The journey begins at 89° South and you travel by ski and sled for over 100kms to the most southerly point on Earth – the Geographic South Pole.
This South Pole - Ski Last Degree trip starts and finishes in Punta Arenas
Dates shown below are the advertised dates you fly to and from Antarctica, however you will need to arrive in Punta Arenas at least 3 nights before the departure to Antarctica. Return International flights should be booked at least four days after your return from Antarctica to allow for possible delays in flying back from Antarctica. If doing a Vinson & Ski Last degree you would already be on Antarctica when other Ski Last Degree only clients arrive.
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £5,000 will be required at checkout.
Payment Schedule:
Initial Deposit as quoted above upon booking
Interim Deposit £5000, due 6 months before departure
Final Balance due 4 months before departure
What's Included
This particular expedition will require your involvement with collective responsibilities. You will need to have a good level of fitness and be prepared to share the camp chores of cooking, water collection and movement of equipment. This will undoubtedly add to your experience of being self-sufficient in this most un-spoilt of landscapes.
- A British expedition team leader. Small groups may use a local leader.
- Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition.
- Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
- Transfer to your hotel on arrival
- Hotel and other accommodation in Punta Arenas on a Bed & Breakfast basis (3 nights at the start only)
- All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb.
- Medical safety equipment and supplies.
- Communication equipment (each member on a Grade 3B or above are normally provided with a radio whilst on the mountain and the team is often supported with a Satellite telephone and e-mail facilities on extended expeditions at Base Camp).
- All team members will receive a free logoed gift (for clients residing outside of the UK a postage charge will be applied)
- 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks shop.
What's Excluded
- International flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Hotel nights in Punta Arenas at the end of your trip.
- Transfer to the airport on departure
- Personal climbing clothes and equipment.
- Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations.
- Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified.
- Personal medical supplies and personal use of communication equipment.
- Excess baggage.
- Tips for porters and local guides.
- Costs associated with an expedition finishing early.
- Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early.
- Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances.
Itinerary
Day 0 | Arrive in Punta Arenas |
Day 1 | Briefing and free day |
Day 2 | Flight to Antarctica and Thiel Mountains |
Day 3 | Short ski trip and preparations (Day 3-5 may need to be condensed according to the weather forecast re flight to 89 degrees) |
Day 4 | Mini expedition around Union Glacier |
Day 5 | Fly to 89 degrees South |
Days 6 - 10 | Skiing then setting up camps |
Day 11 | Arrive at the South Pole |
Day 12 | Return to Union Glacier (weather permitting) |
Day 13 | Fly in the Ilusion to Punta Arenas (weather permitting) |
Day14+ | Return International flights. Extra time needs to be allowed for after day 14 in case of weather delays. |
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks Tel: 0207 938 1734
For Trekking Peaks under 7000m (such as Mera & Island Peak) ensure to contact them directly prior to purchasing a policy, including your trip itinerary to ensure your trip is covered
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200 for treks, some Nepali trekking peaks and low technicality higher peaks like Peak Lenin or Aconcagua
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0800 043 0020
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk (Online Only)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0333 005 1085 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: (0) 330 678 3394
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) +1 833-362-0692
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients) Tel: +61 (0) 2 9312 5168
Insurance for Technical Peaks and High/Extreme altitude (7000m+) – you will find obtaining insurance for these peaks quite difficult, however Global Rescue is used by many clients and our expedition leaders
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – info@adventurepeaks.com
