The South Pole - The Last DegreeDuration 19 Days » Grade 2D
Ski the last 60 miles from 89 degrees south to the South Pole[more]
 The South Pole - The Last Degree Photo: © ALE
IntroductionThis expedition allows you to experience an incredible journey that few have undertaken: to travel by ski across the frozen tundra to reach the most southerly point on earth - the Geographical South Pole. To travel the whole distance from the Antarctic coast to the Pole takes about 50 days, and involves complex crevasse systems and bitter catabatic winds. By flying to 89 degrees south, we arrive straight on to the Antarctic plateau for a relatively straight-forward ski across the final 60 nautical miles to the Pole. However, this will still give a real taste of Antarctic exploration, and the commitment and hostile environment will be real... read moreYou can combine the ski to the South Pole with an ascent of Antarctica's highest mountain, Vinson (Please contact us for availability and prices).
Experience RequiredSkiing the last 60 nautical miles to the South Pole offers a major challenge due to the harshness of its climate and its extremely remote location. Recent teams have described the experience as more difficult than climbing an 8,000m peak!
LeadershipThe South Pole - The Last Degree expeditions will be led by extremely experienced Antarctic guides... read more about leadersThere are 8 places available on each expedition.
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Team Assembles. Team members should meet at our hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile's southernmost seaport...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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