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Polar Expedition Training Norway
From £2,595 Grade: Introductory
Polar Expedition Training Norway
This week of Arctic Expedition Training will prepare you physically and mentally for your goal - The Last Degree on the South or North Pole, Mountain Peaks like Mt Vinson and Denali.
Would you like to experience what it is like skiing to the North or South Pole? Our Polar expedition training program in Norway will give you the experience and basic knowledge of how to prepare and train for a polar expedition, even if you don't have any intention of taking it any further you will have experienced Wild Norway!
The course will give your training a massive boost and hone your skills in:
- Using and getting to know your cold weather gear
- Expedition skills & personal organisation
- Use of Pulks
- Building Extreme Weather Camps
- Stoves, Fuel, Food & Water preparation in extreme environment
- Build up your winter camp routines
- Develop your resistance to the elements
- Expedition ski techniques (no previous skiing experience required)
- Safety, weather, navigation.
In addition you will have completed a full three-day journey where you will have lived in expedition tents, eaten expedition food and followed routines that are the same, as you will meet on the icecap, 1 hour of skiing, 10 minutes break continuously for 6-8 hours per day
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £800 will be required at checkout.
** Flight prices are estimated and will be confirmed prior to final payment.
Payment Schedule:
Initial Deposit as quoted above upon booking
Interim Deposit £800, due 4 months before departure
Final Balance due 10 weeks before departure
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Enhanced Polar Training | £750 | +2 days |
* A deposit for any optional extras selected will be required at checkout, with the amount depending on the extras chosen.
What's Included
- Instruction by a qualified and experienced Arctic Explorer/Guide
- Airport Transfers
- Accommodation and all meals
- Tents and specialised Camping Equipment
- Skis, boots, poles and sled
- Transport during the course
- 15% off the RRP of clothing and equipment purchases from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Travel to Norway
- Personal equipment including sleeping bag, sleeping mat
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