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South Georgia - Ski Traverse 2010

Exclusive South Georgia, October 18 - November 04, 2010:
This is an expedition for real explorers! A group of up to 12 ski explorers and mountain guides will attempt to traverse South Georgia during an unsupported trek with skis (or snowshoes) hauling their own supplies in sledges. The skiers will cover a total distance of 40 – 50 km retracing sections of the historic Shackleton route.

The voyage is an exciting expedition not only for the tough adventurer. There are two adventure options available: the normal sea voyage for “sea explorers” (with zodiac excursions and hiking options) and the land expedition for “ski explorers”! The sea explorers will circumnavigate the Island in 9 days (23 - 31 October, 2010), while at the same time the ski explorers will attempt to traverse the Island on a self supplied ski trek from the South coast (King Haakon Bay) to the North coast (Stromness Bay) in  4 to 5 days (23 - 28 October, 2010).

On arrival day at King Haakon Bay, the expedition members will spend a night close to the shore preparing for their crossing. The skiers will then embark on their trek across alpine passes and glaciers aiming for reunion with the ship at Stromness Bay. After both expeditions have rejoined, all passengers will then continue to enjoy the latter part of the South Georgia cruise itinerary (29 – 31 October, 2010). The expedition will be back in Ushuaia on 04 November 2010.




A group of up to 12 ski trekkers pull their own sledge (20-30 kg) with personal and shared equipment (food, stoves, fuel) in mountainous terrain. The sledge can be carried as a backpack on stretches without snow. Ski trekking involves elements of ski mountaineering, glacier travel and winter camping. In general participants must be physically conditioned and experienced in order to participate in strenuous exercise in alpine environments with sometime extreme weather. In addition, ski trekkers must be familiar with skiing and crevasse rescue techniques that can be learned in Alpine Introductory Courses. 

For more details about the voyage PLA20, click here 

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