Arctic TrilogyAltitude 3,692m/12,113ft » Duration 20 Days » Grade 3B
Ascents of the three highest mountains in the Arctic, including Gunnbjorn Fjeld - the 'Eighth Summit'[more]
IntroductionDominated by a vast ice cap (second only in the world to the Antarctic ice sheet), Greenland must be one of the least explored places on earth and a paradise for mountaineers. The Watkins Mountains lie in a wildly remote area of Arctic East Greenland. It is at least 500Km from the nearest habitation - handfuls of tiny settlements, established on the thin slivers of coastline free of ice, where many of the Inuit community live by subsistence hunting. Known as 'Hvitserk' by the Norse (the highest peaks could be seen out to sea, and so were used as navigation aids), it was only in the 1930's that the highest mountain in the range, Gunnbjorn Fjeld (3,693m), was sighted again and subsequently climbed. Since then, only a relatively small number of climbers have reached the highest point in the Arctic... read more
Experience RequiredThis expedition is graded 3B... read more about gradesPlaces on this expedition are available for mountaineers and ski-tourers. The ground covered to get to the base camp area is generally moderate and is therefore suitable for people with a basic grounding in mountaineering, with some skiing experience. You do not need to be a great skier, as you are really just walking on skis with skins attached to the bottom. These can also be kept on when going down slight gradients. Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Team CompositionThere are just four places available on this expedition, which will be led by one of our most experienced leaders... read more about leadersThere are 9 places available on each expedition.
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Fly London to Iceland... read more
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Artic Trilogy expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read moreWe have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
Additional InformationIf you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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