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Backcountry skiing at 78° 13' north
Polar adventure in the Spitzbergen, April 12-19, 2009
An experience to live in a breathtaking landscape! Located in the Svalbard's archipelago, the Spitzbergen island offers a unique winter
panorama made of mountains and glaciers frozen in the icepack, the polar bear's territory. For base camp we are staying in the
colorfull mining town of Longyearbyen, from where we explore the slopes nearby the Fjord. The reached summits stand from 800 to
1100 m above sea level and the difficulties are from intermediate to good skier. For the evening (midnightsun will be on April 20th),
the town offers many different awesome spots satisfying the finest gourmet. The wine amateurs will enjoy the richness of
the reknown cellar at the « Huset ».Once acclimatized to the cold, we leave for two « nights » camping, or if you wish you can
create a memorable adventure digging a cave in the snow. For the curious, a snowmobile excursion can be organised, to discover
other outstanding places, like the trappers cabins, russians mining towns and spectacular icefields reaching
the frozen sea. To travel in this nature made of silence, leaves a trace in our Being...
Programm of the week April 12 to 19, 2009 :
Day 1 : Arrival in Longyearbyen, welcome by your mountain guide, transfer to the
hotel and evening out in town
Day 2 : Backcountry skiing, security informations and acclimatization to the cold
Day 3 : Snowmobile tour (highly recommended!) to discover an other dimension
of the island. If not, backcountry skiing.
Day 4 : Backcountry skiing and visit of the Museum
Day 5 : Departure for 2 fabulous days in the nature! We will go by ski to the
refered place to spend the nights. The material will be brought to us. To
choose : nights in the tents or to dig a cave in the snow (highly
recommended!)
Day 6 : Backcountry skiing in the region of the camp
Day 7 : Return by ski to Longyearbyen. Party for our last evening!
Day 8 : End of the organised journey. We let you know that April 20 is the
beginning of the midnightsun, unique event to witness!
The programm of the week can change due to weather conditions
Cost for the week for 1 person : Fr. 3450.--
(price available for a minimum of 4 pers.)
Included in the price:
– nights in double room + breakfast
– camping and food
– transfer airport - dinner
– Museum entrance
– Guide fees and expenses
Guide leader: CEDRIC ZULAUFF.
Some informations :
Flight : transfer either through Tromsö or Oslo necessary, then flight to Longyearbyen
airport with Norwegian Airline or SAS
Climate : dry cold, the temperature varies between -10° C and -25° C.
Bear security : We are on the polar bear territory. An adequate behavior is necessary in
order to have a journey without troubles. We will inform you when we meet.
Equipment list :
Alpine touring skis with AT binding OR
Telemark skis and bindings
Ski boots
Poles
Climbing skins
Transceiver
Probe
Shovel
Backpack
Thermos
Neoprene mask
Balaclava
Dawn jacket
Gore-tex jacket + pants
Underwear + socks (better if woolen)
Fleece jacket and pant
Sunglasses + Goggles
Gloves (thin + normal)+ mitt
Waterproof bag for clothes
Pocket knife
The specific gear will be arranged by your guide
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