South Pole Last Degree Training

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A preparation course for those who want to join a guided South Pole Last Degree trip

Introduction

This is a preparation course baed in Norway specifically aimed at those who are planning to take part in a guided The South Pole - The Last Degree ski expedition to the geographic South Pole. It is for those who have limited or no previous cross country ski experience. It also covers the 'first stage' of preparation for those going on to participate in a full distance guided ski expedition to the South Pole.

Start point: Oslo, Norway
Grade: 2B

Experience Required

No previous cross country skiing or camping experience necessary to join this trip. You need to be reasonably fit (for example, a regular hillwalker able to carry a day rucksack for approximately 6-7 hours). Endurance exercise is generally better preparation than one hour in the gym-type of training. The fitter you are the more you are likely to get out of the trip.

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Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
2027 dates to be announced — Please register your interest

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Norway on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• International flights from London to Oslo (unless joining ‘Land Only’)
• Airport transfer bus from Oslo Gardermoen airport - Hemsedal (approx. 3.5 hours)
• Train ticket from Hemsedal - Oslo Gardermoen airport
• 1 guide per 6 participants
• Q&A online session on one evening with an Antarctic Expedition expert
• Mountain skis, boots, ski poles
• Tents, stoves, sledges, shovels, emergency communications
• 5 nights in the cabin
• 3 nights in a tent
• All meals from arrival at the cabin, including expedition food
• Jagged Globe kit bag

What the price does not include

• Personal clothing (an equipment and clothing list will be sent to you on receipt of your booking deposit)
• Sleeping bag (rated to -25C) and mat (sleeping bag can be hired from us)
• Excess baggage charges
• Beverages
• Bar bills and laundry
• Travel insurance
• Optional trips
• Tips
• » Single Room Supplement (subject to availability)

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Flight from UK to Oslo, Norway and travel into the mountains Fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Road transfer into the mountains. Evening meal and briefing.
Day 2:	Introductory day
Day 3:	Training
Day 4 - 7:	Ski journey Pack our equipment, and then we set off on our four day ski journey - we will practice winter navigation as we go - using the sun, wind, snow and the GPS/compass. We won't travel far on the first day before we set up camp for the night. On one of the days, we will stop and set up camp a little earlier in the afternoon before learning about and building a variety of emergency snow shelters. Evenings: tricks and tips about how to spend a night in a tent in winter in relative comfort, learning about polar routines, and equipment.
Day 8:	Return journey to cabin Evening Q&A online session with an Antarctic Expedition expert.
Day 9:	Travel home After breakfast we will travel back to the Oslo Gardemoen Airport by train. Fly home.

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