Antarctica

Ski technique:
You have already gained your first ski touring experience and can safely ski on all types of snow.

Condition:
Condition for climbs up to 1000m.

Technical knowledge:
Sure-footedness for short summit ascents with crampons, mastering the ascent technique for ski kickturns with crampons.

Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina. Overnight stay in Ushuaia
Day 2: On board the clipper Adventure, we will travel through the Beagle Channel
Day 3.- 4: We will cross the Drake Passage. We will be accompanied by fin and humpback wales as well as seabirds on our trip. Arrival at Deception Island in a natural harbor. A hike to the hot springs awaits us.
Day 5: Ski tour at Neko Harbor in Paradise Bay
Day 6: Ski tour on Anvers and Wenke islands. We will visit Port Lockroy, the research station, and the museum
Day 7: Ronge island / Mt. Britannia. Visit to the penguin colony at George Point
Day 8: Ski tour in Paradise Bay. Zodiac excursion, visit to the penguin colony and the Almirante Brown Station
Day 9: Ski tour in the Lemaire Channel / Mt. Scott / Mt. Demaria / Mt. Mill. Visit to the Ukrainian Vernadsky station
Day 10: Ski tour in Charlotte Bay. In the evening, we will begin the journey north
Day 11.- 12: Travel through the Drake Passage and past the cliffs of Cape Horn
Day 13: Arrival in Ushuaia

Throughout the trip, the program is subject to local ice and weather conditions. 

Included

• Overnight stay before the expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina
• Dinner together in Ushuaia
• Incl. transfer to the ship and the port fees
• Full-board on the clipper Adventurer
• All zodiac rides
• Various presentations by the expedition team about Antarctica
• Expedition certificate
• Comprehensive information about the trip
• Austrian mountain guide 

Not included

• Flight to Ushuaia/Argentina
• Airline taxes
• Visa costs
• Ski touring equipment
• Fees for excess baggage
• Laundry, bar, drinks on board the ship
• Tips for the ship crew

Language in country: Spanish
Time difference: - minus 4 hrs. CET
Personal equipment: before the trip, all participants will receive a detailed list of materials

Preparatory meeting
The date for the meeting will be set as early as possible, but not until we have been able to determine whether or not we will have enough participants. The company Mountain Sports makes every effort to organize an expedition professionally. This also includes the preparatory meeting. We are committed to providing our guests with complete important information and optimal materials. Both are important for the success of an expedition, if not essential.

Travel documents
For Argentina, no visas are required. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the travel dates.

Climate
The climate on the Antarctic peninsula in the month of November can be compared to the month of March in Central Europe.

Vaccinations
The following vaccinations are highly recommended: polio, tetanus, Covid19

Organization
Mountain Sports Zillertal

Tour operator
Ice Ax Expedition terms and conditions apply to this program/service.

Price & tariff level
November 2022

Registration
Early registration secures your place and makes the work of Mountain Sports much easier. Early registration is essential for offers with train or plane travel. Last-minute registrations may result in a surcharge.

Ski bag as additional luggage | sports luggage

You will need a ski bag for all ski touring trips. This is reserved in addition to the flight ticket. The surcharge varies from € 40 - € 70 per ski bag. We will discuss all these details with you in the packing list you will receive after booking.

Is insurance included in the trip?

Our tours do not include insurance cover as most guests already have private cover. Please also check prior to the tour if your insurance covers the booked trip. We will be happy to provide you with an insurance offer for the booked period.

Our recommendation - ski boots in the hand luggage?

In addition to your normal hand luggage, ski boots should be carried in your hand luggage. The reason is delayed luggage! You might be able to organise skis in your destination country, but boots that fit are practically impossible.

Ahead of each ski tour, we discuss all open questions and details of the planned tour individually.